Gilbert Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Gilbert Name Meaning: A surname of French/Norman/German origin meaning 'bright/noble youth'.

A name made popular after the Normans introduced it to England in medieval times.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gilbert Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gilbert family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 571
Female Servant 377
Independent 226
Farmer 182
Male Servant 179
Labourer 160
Shoe Maker 83
Carpenter 58
Ag Labourer 56
Dress Maker 53
Blacksmith 51
Tailor 48
Miner 31
Weaver 30
Publican 28
Gardener 25
Servant 25
Frame Work Knitter 24
Apprentice 23
Grocer 22
Baker 21
Clerk 20
Pupil 20
Sawyer 19
Mariner 18

Gilbert Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gilbert 100% 121,817
2 Guilbert 88% 1,454
3 Gillbert 88% 965
4 Gilbart 86% 896
5 Gilburt 86% 544
6 Gelbert 86% 374
7 Golbert 86% 103

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The surname Gilbert is the most popular version of all its varients

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