Explore the Family Name Rubinson
The meaning of Rubinson
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Rubin + German Sohn ‘son’. 2. Perhaps also English: variant of Robinson. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Pinchos, Reuven, Aron, Benzion, Boruch, Gitty, Mordechai, Mort.
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How common is the last name Rubinson in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rubinson in the United States experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rubinson ranked 53,299 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 79,075 - a drop of 48.36 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell during this period from 364 to 241, a decrease of 33.79 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Rubinsons per 100,000 people decreased from 0.13 to 0.08, marking a 38.46 percent reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #79,075 | -48.36% |
| Count | 364 | 241 | -33.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.08 | -38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rubinson
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of Rubinsons identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 75.55 percent to 81.33 percent noted over the decade. Those identifying as Black made up 19.51 percent of Rubinsons in 2000, but this figure fell to 15.35 percent in 2010, a decrease of 21.32 percent. The percentage of Rubinsons of Hispanic ethnic identity was 3.30 in 2000 but this dropped to zero by 2010. There were no Rubinsons who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.55% | 81.33% | 7.65% |
| Black | 19.51% | 15.35% | -21.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |