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

Rubiano, 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 Rubiano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rubiano in America

Rubiano is the 30013th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rubiano surname appeared 782 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 Rubiano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rubiano 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 Rubiano

The surname Rubiano is of Italian origin, with its earliest known roots tracing back to the 14th century in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It is believed to derive from the Latin word "rubus," meaning blackberry bush or bramble, potentially indicating a connection to individuals who lived near or worked with these plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 1387 census record from the town of Monferrato in the province of Alessandria, Piedmont, where a certain Giovanni Rubiano is listed as a landowner. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the Rubiano family gained prominence in the city of Milan, with several members holding positions of influence. Notably, Tommaso Rubiano (1425-1498) served as a prominent jurist and legal advisor to the Sforza ducal court.

During the Renaissance period, the Rubiano name appears in various artistic and literary works. In 1512, the Italian painter Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano included a portrait of a man named Sebastiano Rubiano in his famous altarpiece "The Incredulity of St. Thomas."

In the 17th century, the Rubiano family established a presence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the silk trade. One notable figure from this era was Giulio Rubiano (1612-1678), a successful merchant and philanthropist who donated funds for the construction of a church in the city's historic center.

Another significant individual bearing the Rubiano surname was the Italian philosopher and theologian Antonio Rubiano (1723-1801), who taught at the University of Pavia and authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

As the Rubiano name spread across Italy and beyond, it also took on various spelling variations, such as Rubiani, Rubbiano, and Rubbiani, reflecting regional linguistic differences and transcription practices.

Throughout history, the Rubiano surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, entrepreneurs, and public figures, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Italy and its diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rubiano

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

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

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