Find out how popular the last name DeRubeis is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeRubeis.

DeRubeis, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeRubeis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRubeis in America

DeRubeis is the 50851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRubeis surname appeared 410 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeRubeis.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRubeis to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeRubeis

The surname DeRubeis has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. The name is believed to have emerged in the 13th or 14th century, deriving from the Latin phrase "de rubeis," which translates to "of the red." This suggests that the name may have been attributed to someone with reddish hair or a ruddy complexion, or perhaps someone who lived near a distinctive red-colored landmark.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the DeRubeis name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Florence, where a merchant named Giovanni DeRubeis is listed as a member of the local guild. This document provides evidence of the name's presence in Tuscany during the Renaissance period.

In the 15th century, the DeRubeis family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were involved in local politics and held influential positions. One notable member was Alessandro DeRubeis, who served as a magistrate in Siena during the late 1400s.

The name DeRubeis also appears in historical records from the nearby town of Montepulciano, which was once part of the Sienese Republic. An entry from the 16th century mentions a vineyard owned by the DeRubeis family, indicating their involvement in the region's thriving wine industry.

As the centuries passed, the DeRubeis name spread to other parts of Italy, with branches of the family establishing themselves in cities such as Rome and Naples. In the 18th century, a renowned artist named Giuseppe DeRubeis gained recognition for his intricate frescoes adorning churches throughout central Italy.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo DeRubeis, a 19th-century scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts. He was born in Rome in 1820 and authored several acclaimed works on classical literature before his death in 1891.

While the DeRubeis name has its roots in Italy, it has also been carried to other parts of the world through migration. For example, in the late 19th century, a DeRubeis family settled in the United States, where they established a successful business in the textile industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRubeis

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeRubeis.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeRubeis was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeRubeis has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeRubeis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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