Explore the Family Name Rubert
The meaning of Rubert
German and Catalan: from Rubert, a variant of the personalname Robert. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Andres, Herminio, Mercedes, Ruben.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rubert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rubert dropped slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 35,585 to 36,525, a decrease of 2.64%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname Rubert increased slightly during this period, up 2.34% from 598 to 612. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people decreased by 4.55%, from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,585 | #36,525 | -2.64% |
| Count | 598 | 612 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rubert
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Rubert also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, but their percentage dropped from 72.58% to 67.16%, a decrease of 7.47%. The Hispanic ethnic identity group saw a significant increase during this period, rising by 26.73% from 23.08% to 29.25%. The category of two or more races also experienced a substantial surge, increasing by 129% from 1.00% to 2.29%. However, the Black ethnic identity group was no longer represented in 2010, down from 2.01% in 2000. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.58% | 67.16% | -7.47% |
| Hispanic | 23.08% | 29.25% | 26.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 2.29% | 129% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |