Explore the Family Name Reuben
The meaning of Reuben
1. Jewish: from the Hebrew form of the personal name Rubin. 2. Welsh and English: from the Biblical personal name Reuben (see Rubin), which was popular among Nonconformists from the 16th century onward. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ilan, Galit, Meyer, Ziva, Zohar.
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How common is the last name Reuben in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reuben has slightly decreased in rank from 21,553 in the year 2000 to 21,774 in 2010, marking a change of -1.03. However, the count of individuals bearing the Reuben surname increased by 5.76% over the same period, rising from 1,129 in 2000 to 1,194 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people fell slightly by -4.76%, from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,553 | #21,774 | -1.03% |
| Count | 1,129 | 1,194 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reuben
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Reuben also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, the largest ethnic group associated with this surname was Black, making up 33.08% of those with this surname, up from 29.94% in 2000. White individuals made up 46.98% in 2010, down from 52.79% in 2000. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 7.71% in 2010, an increase from 5.4% in 2000. Those identifying as Two or more races accounted for 3.43% in 2010, up from 3.1% in 2000. Hispanic representation also increased slightly from 2.21% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010. A slight decrease was seen among individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 6.55% in 2000 to 5.86% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.79% | 46.98% | -11.01% |
| Black | 29.94% | 33.08% | 10.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.4% | 7.71% | 42.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.55% | 5.86% | -10.53% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% | 3.43% | 10.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 2.93% | 32.58% |