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

Rubach, 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 Rubach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rubach in America

Rubach is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rubach surname appeared 265 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 Rubach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rubach 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 Rubach

The surname RUBACH is of Polish origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "ruba," which means "to cut down trees" or "to clear land." This suggests that the name was likely associated with those who worked as lumberjacks or foresters in the densely forested regions of Poland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RUBACH surname can be found in the Akta Grodzkie Krakowskie, a collection of legal documents from the Krakow region, dating back to the late 16th century. These documents mention individuals with the name RUBACH residing in villages near the town of Tarnów.

In the 17th century, the RUBACH name appeared in various church records and tax registers across southern Poland, particularly in the regions of Lesser Poland and Galicia. During this time, the surname was also spelled as "Rubacz" or "Rubaczewski," reflecting local dialectal variations.

Notable individuals with the RUBACH surname include Jan Rubach (1608-1672), a Polish nobleman and landowner who played a significant role in the Polish-Swedish War. Another prominent figure was Franciszek Rubach (1782-1859), a Polish painter and illustrator known for his religious and historical works.

In the 19th century, the RUBACH name gained recognition with Józef Rubach (1836-1912), a Polish engineer and inventor who contributed to the development of early steam engines and agricultural machinery. His son, Henryk Rubach (1868-1941), followed in his footsteps and became a respected civil engineer, working on several major infrastructure projects in Poland.

Another noteworthy individual was Maria Rubach (1905-1998), a Polish educator and activist who played a crucial role in the country's resistance movement during World War II. She risked her life to provide education and support to children in the Warsaw Ghetto.

Throughout its history, the RUBACH surname has been closely tied to the Polish culture and heritage, with its origins rooted in the nation's forestry and agricultural traditions. While the name has spread across the globe due to migration, it remains a prominent surname in Poland, carrying a rich legacy and stories from the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rubach

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

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

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