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

Ruballos, 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 Ruballos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruballos in America

Ruballos is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruballos surname appeared 236 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 Ruballos.

The history of the last name Ruballos

The surname Ruballos is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "ruba," which means "a strip of land," and the suffix "-allos," suggesting a diminutive form. This combination likely referred to a small strip of land or a plot of land owned by the family bearing this name.

The earliest known records of the Ruballos surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Andalusia, southern Spain. One of the earliest documented mentions of the name appears in the "Repartimientos" (land distribution records) of Seville, dated around 1260, where a certain Rodrigo Ruballos is listed as a landowner.

During the 15th century, the name Ruballos gained prominence in the city of Seville, where several members of the family held important positions. Notably, Alonso Ruballos served as a judge and magistrate in the Royal Chancery of Granada in the late 1400s.

In the 16th century, the Ruballos family expanded their influence to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Juan Ruballos, born in 1522 in Seville, was one of the early Spanish settlers in the region now known as Mexico. He played a significant role in the establishment of several towns and the exploration of the northern territories.

The 17th century saw the birth of Luis Ruballos (1642-1718), a renowned Spanish poet and playwright from Seville. His works, which included comedies and religious plays, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the Baroque era in Spain.

Another notable figure bearing the Ruballos name was María Ruballos (1784-1862), a Spanish philanthropist and activist from Cádiz. She dedicated her life and fortune to establishing educational institutions and supporting social causes, earning her recognition as a pioneering figure in the field of women's education in Spain.

As the Ruballos family scattered across different regions of Spain and its colonies, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Ruvallos, Ruiballos, and Ruviños. However, the core meaning and origin of the surname remained rooted in the concept of a small plot of land or a strip of land owned by the family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruballos

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

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 Ruballos 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.

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

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