Explore the Family Name De Rubeis
The meaning of De Rubeis
Italian: patronymic from the old personal name Rubeo. It is formed with the Latin ablative plural suffix -is imparting the broader sense ‘belonging to, of’, in this case ‘member of the Rubei family’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cesidio, Carmine, Guido, Pompeo, Rocco, Silvio, Antonio, Deno, Enea, Francesco, Lidio, Omero, Orazio, Oresto, Orfeo.
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How common is the last name De Rubeis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Rubeis has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, De Rubeis ranked 56,392 in popularity with a count of 339, which translated to a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had risen to rank 50,851 with a count of 410, representing a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 people. This represents a growth rate of almost 10 percent in popularity and a more than 20 percent increase in the number of individuals carrying the De Rubeis surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #50,851 | 9.83% |
| Count | 339 | 410 | 20.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Rubeis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname De Rubeis also changed slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 96 percent of those with the surname were found to be White, while nearly 4 percent identified as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or as being of two or more races. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (around 94 percent), there was a slight decrease of around 2 percent. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by over 33 percent, reaching approximately 5 percent. No changes were noted for the other categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 93.9% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 3.83% | 5.12% | 33.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |