Explore the Family Name Rubenfeld
The meaning of Rubenfeld
Jewish: variant of Rubinfeld. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aharon, Aron. German Viktor.
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How common is the last name Rubenfeld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rubenfeld experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 76,208th to 84,136th, marking a decrease of 10.4%. The count of individuals with the Rubenfeld surname also decreased from 235 to 223, a drop of roughly 5.11%. As a result, the proportion of people named Rubenfeld per 100,000 residents in the United States also declined by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #84,136 | -10.4% |
| Count | 235 | 223 | -5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rubenfeld
Ethnically, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of the Rubenfelds identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was an increase in the percentage of Rubenfelds identifying as White from 96.17% in 2000 to 99.10% in 2010, a growth of 3.05%. In 2000, a small percentage (2.13%) of Rubenfelds identified as Hispanic, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Rubenfelds identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 99.1% | 3.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |