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

Ruberte, 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 Ruberte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruberte in America

Ruberte is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruberte surname appeared 147 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 Ruberte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruberte 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 Ruberte

The surname Ruberte has its origins in the Catalan region of Spain, emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "ruber," meaning "red" or "ruddy," likely referring to a person's physical appearance or complexion. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century in various historical documents from the region.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Ramon Ruberte, a prominent landowner and nobleman from the town of Batea, near Tarragona, who lived in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the local affairs of the region during his lifetime.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in several manuscripts and records from the city of Barcelona, suggesting that the Ruberte family had established a presence in the urban centers of Catalonia. Notable individuals from this era included Guillem Ruberte, a merchant and trader who was active in the city's thriving maritime commerce.

The Ruberte name also has connections to various place names in the region, such as the village of Rubert, located in the province of Tarragona. This village likely derived its name from the same linguistic root as the surname, further cementing the name's ties to the area.

During the Renaissance period, the Ruberte family continued to play a prominent role in Catalan society. One notable figure was Joan Ruberte, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His works can still be admired in various churches and public buildings throughout Catalonia.

In the 17th century, the name gained recognition beyond the borders of Spain when Francesc Ruberte, a Catalan theologian and scholar, published several influential works on religious philosophy. His writings were widely circulated and studied across Europe during his lifetime.

As the centuries passed, the Ruberte name spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, carried by individuals and families seeking new opportunities. However, its roots remain firmly anchored in the rich history and cultural heritage of the Catalan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruberte

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

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

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