Explore the Family Name Rubiera
The meaning of Rubiera
Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from a place called La Rubiera in Asturias (Spain).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rubiera in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rubiera has shown a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 84,310 in terms of prevalence but jumped to 66,553 by 2010, marking a growth rate of 21.06%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 207 to 297, which is a substantial 43.48% increase. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rubiera per 100,000 increased by 25% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #66,553 | 21.06% |
| Count | 207 | 297 | 43.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rubiera
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also indicates the ethnicity associated with the Rubiera surname. In 2000, 14.01% identified as White, but this decreased by 25.48% to 10.44% by 2010. On the other hand, those who identified as Hispanic increased from 83.57% to 87.88%, showing an upward trend of 5.16%. The records did not show any individuals with the Rubiera surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.57% | 87.88% | 5.16% |
| White | 14.01% | 10.44% | -25.48% |
| 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% |