Aubert

This surname has Anglo-Saxon pre-8th century origins; spelling variations include Albert, Albertson and Alberts in English names. It is derived from the Old German compound 'Aedelbeort' meaning 'noble-bright'. However, many sources show it as a French surname, with many spelling variations on the French form. It is now found in many locations of the world, spread by French Huguenot refugees, amongst others. Notable people with this surname include the following: Abbé Aubert (1731–1814), French playwright, poet and journalist Louis Aubert (painter) (1720 – c. 1800), painter and composer Alexander Aubert (1730–1805), English merchant Alvin Aubert (1930–2014), American poet Anaïs Aubert, known as Mademoiselle Anaïs (1802–1871), French actress Andreas Aubert (art historian) (1851–1913), Norwegian art historian Aristide Aubert Du Petit Thouars (1760–1798), French naval officer Arnaud Aubert (1319–1371), Catholic Chamberlain Étienne Aubert (1282–1362), later became Pope Innocent VI Aubert of Avranches, bishop of Avranches Axel Aubert (1873–1943), Norwegian businessman Ebba d'Aubert (1813–1860), Swedish pianist François d'Aubert (born 1943), French politician Hermann Rudolph Aubert (1826...