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

Rubush, 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 Rubush surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rubush in America

Rubush is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rubush surname appeared 143 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 Rubush.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rubush 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 Rubush

The surname Rubush is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "reubush," which translates to "rough bush" or "bramble bush." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive term for someone who lived near a dense thicket or overgrown area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Rubush can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century, where a certain Radulfus de Reubush is mentioned. The "de" prefix in this entry indicates that the name was likely associated with a specific location or estate.

By the 13th century, variations of the spelling began to emerge, such as Rubbush, Rubushe, and Rubussche. These variations reflect the evolving nature of language and pronunciation over time.

In the 14th century, the Rubush family had established a presence in the county of Lincolnshire, as evidenced by records from the Court Rolls of the Manor of Ingoldmells. One notable figure from this period was John Rubush, a landowner and freeman, who was born around 1325.

During the Renaissance era, the name Rubush continued to be associated with various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk and Oxfordshire. In the latter county, a branch of the family resided in the village of Stanton St. John, where they held substantial landholdings.

One prominent member of the Rubush family was Sir Edward Rubush (1584-1657), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Norfolk. He was a benefactor to several educational institutions, including the founding of a grammar school in his hometown.

Another notable figure was Reverend Thomas Rubush (1657-1724), an Anglican clergyman and author from Oxfordshire. He was known for his writings on theology and moral philosophy, which were widely read during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Rubush name gained further recognition through the achievements of Captain William Rubush (1718-1792), a decorated naval officer who served in the British Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout its history, the Rubush surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, clergymen, merchants, and military personnel. While not an exhaustive list, these notable figures help illustrate the long-standing presence and contributions of the Rubush family in England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rubush

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

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

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