GUILBERT
Guilbert
Guilbert is a surname of Norman-French origin which has historical ties to England. The name is derived from the Old Germanic personal name "Giselbert," composed of elements meaning "hostage" and "bright," thus interpreting to mean "bright hostage."
The surname has been documented in England as far back as the 12th century, brought over by the Norman conquerors after the invasion of 1066. The Guilbert family has been associated with various regions across England, particularly in the counties of Essex, Kent, and Suffolk.
Notable individuals with the surname Guilbert include the English artist George Paulding Farnham Guilbert (1867-1949), who was known for his landscape paintings, and Professor Eleanor Guilbert (born 1963), a prominent British economist known for her work in international trade theory.
Today, the surname Guilbert is relatively rare but continues to be present in various parts of England, serving as a link to the Norman-French heritage that has influenced English culture and history.
There are approximately 141 people named Guilbert in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Guilbert.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bryan
- John
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Martin
- Paul
- Philippe
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steven
- Thomas
- Tim
Female
- Amy
- Christina
- Emma
- Janie
- Linda
- Louise
- Margaret
- Marion
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Stephanie