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

Rubis, 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 Rubis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rubis in America

Rubis is the 51066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rubis surname appeared 408 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 Rubis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rubis 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 Rubis

The surname Rubis originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French word "rubis," which means "ruby," referring to the precious gemstone. This name likely arose as a nickname for someone associated with the ruby trade or someone with a ruddy complexion.

The earliest recorded use of the name Rubis can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, France. It appeared in various medieval documents and records, such as the Livre des Noms (Book of Names) compiled by the French nobility.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jean Rubis, a merchant from Rouen, who lived in the late 14th century. He was mentioned in the city's trade records for his involvement in the gemstone trade with Italian merchants.

In the 15th century, the Rubis family established themselves in the town of Beauvais, located in the northern region of France. This is evidenced by the mention of Pierre Rubis in the town's tax records from 1476.

Another notable figure with the surname Rubis was Marguerite Rubis, a skilled lacemaker from Valenciennes, who lived in the 17th century. Her intricate lace creations were highly sought after by the French aristocracy.

During the French Revolution, a prominent member of the Rubis family was Jacques Rubis, a lawyer from Paris. He was a vocal supporter of the revolutionary ideals and served as a delegate in the National Assembly.

In the 19th century, the Rubis family gained recognition through the works of the French poet and novelist, Émile Rubis (1820-1889). His poems and novels were widely acclaimed and celebrated the beauty of the French countryside.

The surname Rubis has also been found in other regions of Europe, such as Belgium and Switzerland, likely due to migration patterns and trade routes. However, its origins and earliest records can be traced back to medieval France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rubis

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

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

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