Explore the Family Name Rubenzer
The meaning of Rubenzer
German: perhaps a nickname for a poor person who ate mostly turnips, a staple food in winter during the Middle Ages, from Middle High German ruobe ‘turnip’ + zer(e) ‘meal’.
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How common is the last name Rubenzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rubenzer saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rubenzer was ranked as the 62,961st most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had risen to the 62,045th spot, an improvement of 1.45 percent. Over the same period, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased from 297 to 323, an uptick of 8.75 percent. However, when considering proportion per 100k people, the figure remained static at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #62,045 | 1.45% |
| Count | 297 | 323 | 8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rubenzer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rubenzer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease, from 98.32 percent in 2000 to 95.98 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the Rubenzer surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, by 2010, 2.17 percent of those with the Rubenzer surname reported having two or more races as part of their ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 95.98% | -2.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |