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

Rubley, 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 Rubley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rubley in America

Rubley is the 55505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rubley surname appeared 370 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 Rubley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rubley 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 Rubley

The surname Rubley is believed to have originated in England, tracing its roots back to the early Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from a place name, possibly a reference to a location where red clay or soil was abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rubley can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property across much of England and parts of Wales. The entry suggests that the name was already in use during the 11th century.

In the 13th century, records indicate that a William Rubley was a landowner in the county of Oxfordshire. This provides evidence that the name had spread and established roots in different regions of the country by that time.

During the 16th century, the surname Rubley appeared in various spellings, such as Rubeley, Rubleigh, and Rublee, reflecting the fluid nature of name spellings before standardization became more widespread.

Notable individuals with the surname Rubley throughout history include:

1. John Rubley (1578-1643), a merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, known for his involvement in local trade and commerce.

2. Sarah Rubley (1692-1765), a prominent Quaker minister and author from Pennsylvania, who wrote extensively on religious topics and was a respected figure in her community.

3. William Rubley (1745-1823), a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and later became a member of Parliament.

4. Elizabeth Rubley (1812-1889), an English novelist and playwright, whose works explored themes of social commentary and family dynamics.

5. Charles Rubley (1876-1957), an American businessman and philanthropist, who made significant contributions to educational institutions and cultural organizations in his hometown of Chicago.

Over the centuries, the Rubley name has also been associated with various place names and locations, such as Rubley Hill in Gloucestershire, and Rubley Manor in Wiltshire, further strengthening its connection to the English landscape and geography.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rubley

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

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

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