Explore the Family Name Rubinfeld
The meaning of Rubinfeld
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound of German Rubin ‘ruby’ (the selection of which was influenced by the personal name Rubin) + Feld ‘field’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yisroel, Chaim, Hyman, Meyer, Pinkus, Shloime, Simcha.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rubinfeld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rubinfeld saw an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,492 among all surnames but jumped to the 55,255 position by 2010, a considerable growth of 15.63 percent. The number of people with the Rubinfeld surname also increased during this period from 283 to 372, a rise of 31.45 percent, while the proportion per 100,000 people increased from 0.1 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #55,255 | 15.63% |
| Count | 283 | 372 | 31.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rubinfeld
When it comes to ethnic identity distribution of the surname Rubinfeld, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers of the name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.76 percent identified as White, slightly decreasing to 95.16 percent in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, making up 2.83 percent in 2000 and dipping to 2.42 percent in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 95.16% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 2.42% | -14.49% |
| 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% |