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

Rubira, 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 Rubira surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rubira in America

Rubira is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rubira surname appeared 113 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 Rubira.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rubira 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 Rubira

The surname Rubira originates from Spain, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "rubio," meaning blonde or fair-haired. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with distinctive fair hair coloring.

Early records indicate that the Rubira surname was prominent in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it gained recognition among local noble families. One notable historical reference is found in the "Llibre de Repartiment," a medieval manuscript detailing the distribution of lands and properties in Valencia after the Christian conquest in the 13th century. Several instances of the Rubira name appear in this document, indicating their presence in the area during that time period.

The earliest known bearer of the Rubira surname is Juan Rubira, a celebrated poet and scholar who lived in Barcelona during the late 15th century. His literary works, including a collection of sonnets dedicated to the Virgin Mary, have been preserved and studied by scholars over the centuries.

In the 17th century, the Rubira family established itself in the town of Picassent, near Valencia. Here, they acquired land and built a prominent estate known as the "Masía de los Rubira," which remains a significant historical landmark in the region.

Another noteworthy figure bearing the Rubira surname was Jaime Rubira y Bordoy, a prominent lawyer and politician who lived in Palma de Mallorca during the late 19th century. He played a crucial role in shaping the legal and political landscape of the Balearic Islands during his lifetime.

Historically, the Rubira name has also been associated with various place names and locations in Spain. For instance, the "Calle Rubira" (Rubira Street) in Valencia is a testament to the surname's deep roots in the area. Additionally, there are records of a small village called "Rubira" in the province of Zaragoza, which may have derived its name from early settlers with the same surname.

Throughout the centuries, several other notable individuals have carried the Rubira surname, including Miguel Rubira, a renowned artist from Barcelona in the 18th century, known for his intricate religious paintings and frescoes adorning churches across Catalonia. Josefa Rubira, a celebrated opera singer from Valencia in the early 20th century, also gained widespread acclaim for her performances on prestigious stages throughout Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rubira

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

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

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