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

Rubano, 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 Rubano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rubano in America

Rubano is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rubano surname appeared 461 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 Rubano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rubano 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 Rubano

The surname Rubano has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian verb "rubare," which means "to steal" or "to rob." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was known for engaging in such activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rubano can be found in the municipal records of the city of Genoa, where a certain Giovanni Rubano is mentioned in a document dating back to the late 13th century. This indicates that the name was already established in the region at that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name appears in various historical documents and records from various parts of Italy. For instance, a notable figure named Luca Rubano, born in 1487 in the city of Florence, was a respected artist and fresco painter who contributed to the decorations of several churches and palaces in the region.

In the 17th century, the Rubano family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the silk trade. One member of this family, Antonio Rubano (1624-1701), became a successful merchant and philanthropist, known for his donations to various charitable causes and the construction of a hospital in the city.

Another notable figure with the surname Rubano was Girolamo Rubano (1735-1804), a lawyer and politician from the city of Palermo in Sicily. He played a significant role in the political affairs of the region during the late 18th century and was a vocal advocate for legal reforms.

In the 19th century, the name Rubano can be found in various places throughout Italy, including the regions of Piedmont, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna. One notable individual was Francesco Rubano (1821-1891), a military officer who served in the Italian army during the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification.

While the surname Rubano is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, merchants, lawyers, and military figures. The name's origins as a descriptive nickname for someone involved in theft or robbery add an intriguing and somewhat unorthodox element to its historical narrative.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rubano

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

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

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