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

DeRubertis, 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 DeRubertis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRubertis in America

DeRubertis is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRubertis surname appeared 125 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 DeRubertis.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRubertis 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 DeRubertis

The surname DeRubertis has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Basilicata, where it can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian phrase "di Ruberto," meaning "of Robert," suggesting a connection to the Germanic name Robert, which in turn comes from the Old Frankish words "hrōd" (fame) and "berht" (bright).

Early records indicate that the name was initially spelled variations such as De Rubertis, Di Ruberto, or De Robertis, reflecting the local dialects and naming conventions of the time. These variations were commonly found in medieval documents and census records from the regions around Naples and Potenza.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name DeRubertis can be found in the Catasto Onciario, a comprehensive land and census registry compiled in the Kingdom of Naples between 1741 and 1753. This record mentions several families carrying the surname DeRubertis, primarily concentrated in the provinces of Avellino and Salerno.

Among the notable individuals bearing this surname throughout history are Antonio DeRubertis (1590-1662), a renowned painter from Naples who specialized in landscapes and religious scenes. His works can be found in several churches and galleries across Italy.

Another prominent figure was Girolamo DeRubertis (1718-1789), a Neapolitan mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 19th century, Vincenzo DeRubertis (1836-1912) gained recognition as a prominent lawyer and politician from the province of Potenza. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played an influential role in regional affairs.

The DeRubertis surname also spread beyond Italy due to migration and immigration. One notable example is Enrico DeRubertis (1892-1966), an Italian-American architect who designed several iconic buildings in New York City, including the former Ruppert Brewery complex and the Yeshiva University campus.

Lastly, in the field of literature, the writer and poet Vincenzo DeRubertis (1958-2022) gained critical acclaim for his works exploring themes of identity, migration, and the Italian-American experience. His poetry collections and novels have received numerous literary awards and recognition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRubertis

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

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 DeRubertis 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 DeRubertis 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 DeRubertis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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