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UK surname

Talbert

An English occupational surname referring to someone who worked as a tailor or mender of garments.

In the 1881 census there were 166 people recorded with the Talbert surname, ranking it #14,496 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 129, ranked #26,270, down from #14,496 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Drumblade and Arbroath and St. Vigeans. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tandridge, Arbroath Cliffburn and North East Derbyshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Talbert is 212 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 22.3%.

1881 census count

166

Ranked #14,496

Modern count

129

2016, ranked #26,270

Peak year

1861

212 bearers

Map years

7

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Talbert had 166 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #14,496 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016, ranked #26,270.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 212 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Talbert surname distribution map

The map shows where the Talbert surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Talbert surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Talbert over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 161 #12,288
1861 historical 212 #11,466
1881 historical 166 #14,496
1891 historical 131 #20,073
1901 historical 101 #22,726
1911 historical 125 #19,932
1997 modern 91 #28,215
1998 modern 92 #28,680
1999 modern 98 #28,050
2000 modern 98 #27,988
2001 modern 100 #27,402
2002 modern 88 #29,534
2003 modern 82 #30,206
2004 modern 85 #30,132
2005 modern 86 #30,094
2006 modern 82 #30,933
2007 modern 82 #31,295
2008 modern 89 #30,713
2009 modern 83 #31,950
2010 modern 93 #31,239
2011 modern 91 #31,442
2012 modern 110 #28,514
2013 modern 117 #27,838
2014 modern 125 #26,896
2015 modern 128 #26,356
2016 modern 129 #26,270

Geography

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Where Talberts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Drumblade, Arbroath and St. Vigeans and Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Tandridge, Arbroath Cliffburn, North East Derbyshire, Bristol and Waltham Forest. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 London parishes London 1
2 Drumblade Aberdeen
3 Arbroath and St. Vigeans Forfar
4 London parishes London 3
5 Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry Forfar

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Tandridge 004 Tandridge
2 Arbroath Cliffburn Angus
3 North East Derbyshire 011 North East Derbyshire
4 Bristol 057 Bristol, City of
5 Waltham Forest 025 Waltham Forest

Forenames

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First names often paired with Talbert

These lists show first names that appear often with the Talbert surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Talbert

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Talbert, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Talbert surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Talbert household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Talbert is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Talbert is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Talbert falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Talbert is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Talbert, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Talbert

The surname Talbert is of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Talebert" or "Talebart." This name can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era, around the 5th to 11th centuries. It is a compound name composed of the elements "talu" meaning "story" or "tale" and "beorht" meaning "bright" or "famous." Therefore, the name Talbert can be interpreted as "famous storyteller" or "bright tale."

The earliest known record of the surname Talbert appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England. The Domesday Book lists a "Talebart" holding lands in Lincolnshire, suggesting the name's presence in the region during that period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Talbert was John Talbert, a prominent English merchant and politician who lived in the 14th century. He served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1367 and played a significant role in the city's trade and governance.

Another notable figure with the surname Talbert was Sir William Talbert (c. 1415-1490), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Somerset during the reigns of Henry VI and Edward IV. He was a prominent figure in the Wars of the Roses and is believed to have fought for the Yorkist cause.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Talbert family settled in the village of Tolbertville, located in the county of Lincolnshire. This place name is likely derived from the surname itself, reflecting the family's presence and influence in the area.

During the 17th century, a notable member of the Talbert family was John Talbert (1630-1704), an English Puritan minister and author. He was known for his writings on religious topics and served as a minister in various parishes throughout his life.

Another significant figure was Sir George Talbert (1779-1856), a British military officer and politician. He served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament for Northampton, representing the Tory party.

While the surname Talbert has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and colonization. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above highlight the surname's deep English heritage and the stories woven into its origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Talbert families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Talbert surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 31 Talberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.93x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 31 1.93x
Surrey 26 3.32x
Staffordshire 22 4.05x
Angus 15 10.06x
Durham 11 2.30x
Lanarkshire 9 1.73x
Essex 8 2.52x
Lancashire 6 0.31x
Perthshire 5 6.92x
Kent 4 0.73x
Aberdeenshire 3 2.01x
Midlothian 3 1.39x
Warwickshire 3 0.74x
Devon 2 0.60x
Hampshire 2 0.61x
Norfolk 2 0.81x
Suffolk 2 1.02x
Berkshire 1 0.83x
Channel Islands 1 2.10x
Derbyshire 1 0.40x
Hertfordshire 1 0.90x
Leicestershire 1 0.56x
Lincolnshire 1 0.39x
Monmouthshire 1 0.86x
Nottinghamshire 1 0.46x
Peeblesshire 1 13.21x
Somerset 1 0.39x
Wiltshire 1 0.70x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bermondsey in Surrey leads with 10 Talberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.87x.

Place Total Index
Bermondsey 10 20.87x
Dunstall 9 6000.00x
St Marylebone London 8 9.31x
West Bromwich 8 25.72x
Bishopwearmouth 7 17.03x
Barony 6 4.55x
Camberwell 6 5.84x
Kearsley 6 149.25x
Lambeth 6 4.28x
Liff Benvie 6 26.51x
West Ham 6 8.55x
Blairgowrie 5 174.83x
Islington London 5 3.21x
Kensington London 5 5.59x
St George In East 5 45.66x
Tatenhill 5 1351.35x
Bromley London 4 11.30x
Deptford St Paul 4 9.45x
Southwark St George Martyr 4 12.35x
St Vigeans 4 49.69x
East Kilbride 3 134.53x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 3 3.46x
St Giles 3 100.33x
Alpington 2 2222.22x
Gislingham 2 666.67x
Holdenhurst 2 23.12x
Leamington Priors 2 20.02x
Montrose 2 22.12x
St Andrew Holborn 2 36.63x
Aberdeen Old Machar 1 3.21x
Arbroath 1 20.24x
Bestwood Park 1 263.16x
Bethnal Green London 1 1.43x
Buckfastleigh 1 64.52x
Chesterfield 1 10.58x
Coupar Angus 1 70.92x
Culsalmond 1 217.39x
Donington 1 108.70x
Dundee 1 1.80x
Great Bromley 1 250.00x
Heybridge 1 108.70x
Insch 1 117.65x
Llanishen 1 769.23x
Milford 1 131.58x
Peebles 1 44.64x
Plymouth St Andrew 1 3.87x
Poplar London 1 3.29x
Princethorpe 1 588.24x
South Shields 1 23.42x
St Helier 1 6.44x
Taunton St James 1 26.46x
Watford 1 11.63x
Whitherley 1 344.83x
Winkfield 1 50.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Talbert surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Sarah 9
Mary 6
Annie 4
Jane 4
Ann 3
Elizabeth 3
Emily 3
Ellen 2
Emma 2
Hannah 2
Harriet 2
Louisa 2
Adealied 1
Alice 1
Alicia 1
Alison 1
Amy 1
Caroline 1
Catherine 1
Charlotte 1
Eliza 1
Elizebeth 1
Emila 1
Fanny 1
Frances 1
Lizzie 1
M. 1
Margaret 1
Margreat 1
Matilda 1
Rachel 1
Susana 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Talbert surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 11
John 7
Charles 5
George 5
James 5
Alfred 3
Henry 3
Peter 3
Robert 3
Geo. 2
Herbert 2
Thomas 2
Alexandre 1
Arthur 1
Benjaman 1
Eldred 1
Frederick 1
Gibsin 1
Jos. 1
Joseph 1
Mathew 1
Morgan 1
Octavious 1
Reuben 1
Sidney 1
Thos. 1

FAQ

Talbert surname: questions and answers

How common was the Talbert surname in 1881?

In 1881, 166 people were recorded with the Talbert surname. That placed it at #14,496 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Talbert surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016. That gives Talbert a modern rank of #26,270.

What does the Talbert surname mean?

An English occupational surname referring to someone who worked as a tailor or mender of garments.

What does the Talbert map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Talbert bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.