2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Rubinetti
An Italian surname derived from the word for "faucets" or "taps".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Rubinetti. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rubinetti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Rubinetti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rubinetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rubinetti
The surname Rubinetti originated in Italy during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "rubinus," meaning ruby or red, and it likely referred to someone with reddish hair or complexion.
Rubinetti is a locational surname, suggesting that the earliest bearers hailed from a specific town or village. One possibility is that the name derived from the Italian city of Rubinetto, located in the Piedmont region. However, there is no definitive evidence linking the surname to this particular place.
In historical records, the earliest known mention of the Rubinetti name dates back to the 13th century. An individual named Giovanni Rubinetti was listed in a manuscript from the city of Genoa, dated 1268. This document suggests that the Rubinetti family had already established itself in northern Italy by that time.
Another notable figure bearing the Rubinetti surname was Francesca Rubinetti, a renowned painter from the 16th century. Born in Venice in 1548, she was celebrated for her portraits and religious works, many of which can still be found in Italian churches and museums today.
In the 17th century, the Rubinetti family gained prominence in the region of Tuscany. Marco Rubinetti, born in Florence in 1622, was a prominent scholar and author who published several influential works on philosophy and theology.
During the 18th century, the name Rubinetti spread across Italy, with branches of the family appearing in various cities and regions. One notable figure from this period was Antonio Rubinetti, a military leader who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Born in Rome in 1775, he rose through the ranks and played a crucial role in several battles against the French forces.
Another individual of note was Maria Rubinetti, a renowned opera singer from the 19th century. Born in Milan in 1828, she performed on stages across Europe and was celebrated for her powerful soprano voice and captivating stage presence.
While the Rubinetti surname has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the name's rich history and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in the Italian peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rubinetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Rubinetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Rubinetti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rubinetti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 112
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rubinetti
Rubinetti appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
-5 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,340 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-7 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,579 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-3.9%) | Down 12,340 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 8,579 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rubinetti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #145,028 | -6.3% |
| Count | 123 | 116 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rubinetti bearers went from 123 to 116 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 8,579 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #145,028.
FAQ
Rubinetti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rubinetti?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Rubinetti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Rubinetti?
Rubinetti ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Rubinetti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rubinetti.
Has Rubinetti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rubinetti went from 123 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Rubinetti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rubinetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rubinetti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rubinetti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), Black (0.9%), Hispanic (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rubinetti (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rubinetti mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word for "faucets" or "taps". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rubinetti (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Rubinetti?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.