Probert is a patronymic name derived from the

Welsh Welsh may refer to: Related to Wales * Welsh, of or about Wales * Welsh language, spoken in Wales * Welsh people, an ethnic group native to Wales Places * Welsh, Arkansas, U.S. * Welsh, Louisiana, U.S. * Welsh, Ohio, U.S. * Welsh Basin, during t ...

''ap Robert'', meaning "son of Robert", the name

Robert The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of ''Hrōþ, Hruod'' () "fame, glory, honour, prais ...

having become widespread following the

Norman Conquest The Norman Conquest (or the Conquest) was the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England by an army made up of thousands of Normans, Norman, French people, French, Flemish people, Flemish, and Bretons, Breton troops, all led by the Du ...

Notable Proberts

*''Thomas ap Robert'' (d. 1536), gentleman usher of

Henry VII of England Henry VII (28 January 1457 – 21 April 1509), also known as Henry Tudor, was King of England and Lord of Ireland from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death in 1509. He was the first monarch of the House of Tudor. Henr ...

*Walter ap Robert, Sheriff of Monmouthshire under

Henry VIII Henry VIII (28 June 149128 January 1547) was King of England from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547. Henry is known for his Wives of Henry VIII, six marriages and his efforts to have his first marriage (to Catherine of Aragon) annulled. ...

(1542–1543) and

Mary I of England Mary I (18 February 1516 – 17 November 1558), also known as Mary Tudor, was Queen of England and Ireland from July 1553 and Queen of Spain as the wife of King Philip II from January 1556 until her death in 1558. She made vigorous ...

(1554–1555) *Henry Probert, Sheriff of Monmouthshire under

Charles I of England Charles I (19 November 1600 – 30 January 1649) was King of Kingdom of England, England, Kingdom of Scotland, Scotland, and Kingdom of Ireland, Ireland from 27 March 1625 until Execution of Charles I, his execution in 1649. Charles was born ...

(1635–1636) * Henry Probert (barrister), Sheriff of Monmouthshire under

James II of England James II and VII (14 October 1633 – 16 September 1701) was King of England and Monarchy of Ireland, Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII from the death of his elder brother, Charles II of England, Charles II, on 6 February 1 ...

(1689) *Charles Probert, Sheriff of Monmouthshire under

George I of Great Britain George I (George Louis; ; 28 May 1660 – 11 June 1727) was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland, Ireland from 1 August 1714 and ruler of the Electorate of Hanover within the Holy Roman Empire from 23 January 1698 until his death in 1727. ...

(1721) *Sir George Probert (MP) (c.1617–1677), member of the Parliament *Lady Probert of

the Argoed, Penallt The Argoed, Penallt, Monmouthshire, Wales, is a Victorian country house dating from the 1860s, with earlier origins from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. It is a Grade II* listed building and the garden is listed on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register ...

*William Probert, (c. 1787–1825), British alcohol merchant who was an accessory in the famous

Radlett murder The Radlett murder, also known as the Elstree murder, was an 1823 murder in Radlett, Hertfordshire, England, in the United Kingdom. The victim, William Weare, was killed in Radlett and the body disposed of in a pond in nearby Elstree. The crime ga ...

of 1823 *

Arthur Probert Arthur Reginald Probert (30 September 1907 – 14 February 1975) was a British politician. He served as a Labour Member of Parliament (MP) from 1954 to 1974. Probert, born in Aberdare, was the son of Albert John Probert, born in Bury Hill, Here ...

(1907–1975), Labour Member of Parliament (MP) from 1954 to 1974 * Carl Probert (b. 1975), Fiji five-time Olympic,swimmer and National Record holder, gold, two-time silver and bronze medallist * Rhys Probert (1921–1980) British aeronautical engineer and president of the Royal Aeronautical Society from 1979 until 1980 * Henry Probert MBE (1926–2007), founding member of the 'Royal Air Force Historical Society * George Probert (1927–2015), American Jazz clarinettist * Marion Probert (1933–1965), American college football defensive end *

Andrew Probert Andrew Probert (born 1946 in Independence, Missouri) is an American artist. He is known for his work with the ''Star Trek'' franchise, most notably the designs of the USS ''Enterprise'' for '' Star Trek: The Motion Picture'' and the ''Enterpris ...

(born 1946), film concept designer * Belinda Probert (born 1949), Australian social scientist *

Michelle Scutt Michelle Scutt, née Probert (born 17 June 1960) is a female former British Olympic athlete. Competing for Wales at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia, she won a silver medal in the 400 metres, behind Australia's Raelene Boyle. ...

née Probert (born 1960), female former British Olympic athlete * Duncan Probert (1961–2016), scholar and editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland *

Bob Probert Robert Alan Probert (June 5, 1965 – July 5, 2010) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. Probert played for the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. While a successful player by some measures, including be ...

(1965–2010), Canadian ice hockey player * Lee Probert (born 1972), English professional football referee *

David Probert David Probert (born 1988) is a Welsh jockey who was joint British flat racing Champion Apprentice in 2008 and all-weather champion jockey in 2021/22. Early life Probert was born in Bargoed, Wales, attended Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, a Welsh langu ...

(born 1988), Welsh Jockey * Philomen Probert British classicist and academic, specialising in linguistics * Rebecca Probert British legal historian and academic * Philomen Probert, British classicist *

Tom Probert Thomas John William Probert (born 26 September 1986) is an English former first-class cricketer. Probert was born at Pembury in September 1986. He was educated at The Judd School, before going up to Peterhouse, Cambridge. While studying at Ca ...

(born 1986), English cricketer * Ann Probert amateur golfer, recipient of the (USGA) Ike Grainger Award * Paul Probert football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level. * Bert 'Probert' Evans gentleman and a cad. (born 1971)

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Notable Proberts

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