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

Ruba, 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 Ruba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruba in America

Ruba is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruba surname appeared 251 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 Ruba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruba 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 Ruba

The surname RUBA is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Emilia-Romagna. It is thought to derive from the Italian word "rubato," which means "stolen" or "robbed." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a thief or who had a connection to thievery.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname RUBA can be found in a document from the 14th century in the city of Bologna. A man named Giovanni RUBA was listed as a resident of the city in the year 1386. This document provides evidence that the name was in use in this region during the late Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname RUBA was Pietro RUBA, an Italian painter and architect who lived from 1510 to 1584. He was known for his work on churches and other buildings in Bologna and the surrounding areas.

During the 18th century, a man named Antonio RUBA (1721-1789) gained recognition as a composer and musician in Bologna. He wrote several operas and other musical works that were performed in theaters across Italy.

Another individual of historical significance with the surname RUBA was Giacomo RUBA (1842-1914), an Italian politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was involved in drafting legal codes and legislation during the late 19th century.

The surname RUBA can also be traced to the town of Rubano, located near the city of Padua in the Veneto region of Italy. It is possible that some individuals with this surname originated from this area or had ancestors who lived there.

While the surname RUBA is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be found in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruba

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

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

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