2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Carubia
An occupational surname referring to a worker who made charcoal or a charcoal burner.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Carubia. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Carubia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Carubia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Carubia, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Carubia
The surname Carubia has its roots in the Mediterranean region, with origins tracing back to the small island nation of Malta. The name is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century, when Malta was under the influence of various cultural and linguistic forces, including Arabic, Italian, and French.
One possible derivation of the name Carubia is from the Arabic word "qarib," meaning "close" or "near." It is theorized that the name may have been given to families or individuals who lived in close proximity to a significant landmark, such as a castle, church, or prominent settlement. Over time, the name evolved into its current form, Carubia, through the influence of other languages and dialects.
Historical records from Malta provide some of the earliest documented instances of the name Carubia. In the 16th century, a family by the name of Carubia is mentioned in the Ecclesiastical Registers of the Mdina Cathedral, indicating their presence on the island during that time period.
While the name Carubia is predominantly associated with Malta, it has also been found in other Mediterranean regions, particularly in Sicily, Italy, where it may have been introduced through migration or cultural exchange. One notable individual bearing this surname was Antonino Carubia, a Sicilian poet and writer born in Palermo in 1872. His works, which included poetry collections and plays, reflected the cultural traditions of his native island.
In the early 20th century, a man named Salvatore Carubia, born in 1904 in Malta, gained recognition as a prominent architect and urban planner. His designs left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Malta, with several iconic buildings and public spaces bearing his creative vision.
Another individual of note was Maria Carubia, a Maltese artist and sculptor who lived from 1923 to 2008. Her works, often inspired by Mediterranean themes and motifs, were celebrated for their intricate details and cultural significance.
Throughout its history, the surname Carubia has also been associated with various place names and locations in Malta. For instance, the village of Qrendi, located in the southwestern part of the island, was once known as "Carubia" or "Charubia" in ancient texts, suggesting a potential connection between the surname and this particular locality.
While the name Carubia may not be as widely known as some other surnames, its rich history and Mediterranean roots make it a fascinating and culturally significant name, indelibly linked to the island nation of Malta and its diverse heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Carubia
Among Census respondents with the surname Carubia, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Carubia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Carubia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Carubia
Carubia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+7 bearers (+6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,445 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-10 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,218 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.2%) | Down 2,445 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 10,218 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Carubia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #149,446 | -7.3% |
| Count | 120 | 110 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Carubia bearers went from 120 to 110 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 10,218 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #149,446.
FAQ
Carubia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Carubia?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Carubia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Carubia?
Carubia ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Carubia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Carubia.
Has Carubia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Carubia went from 120 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Carubia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Carubia, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Carubia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Carubia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), Hispanic (2.7%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Carubia (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Carubia mean?
An occupational surname referring to a worker who made charcoal or a charcoal burner. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Carubia (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Carubia?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Carubia at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.