Explore the Family Name Rubis
The meaning of Rubis
1. Altered form of Lithuanian Rubys: nickname for an unkempt person, from a derivative of rubti ‘to become rough’. 2. Polish (Rubiś): unexplained. 3. Altered form of Greek Roubis: descriptive nickname from modern Greek roubi ‘ruddy, ruby-colored’, from Venetian rubin. Alternatively, it may be from Peloponnesian dialect roumbi ‘rag’, from Italian roba ‘clothing’.
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How common is the last name Rubis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rubis has seen a slight shift between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,665th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell slightly to the 51,066th rank, marking a decline of approximately 4.93%. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname slightly rose from 407 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, indicating an increase of about 0.25%. The proportion per 100k population also saw a small decrease of around 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #51,066 | -4.93% |
| Count | 407 | 408 | 0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rubis
The ethnic identity associated with the Rubis surname also showed some interesting changes over the same decade, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Rubis surname were identified as White, making up 95.82% of the total. This figure dropped slightly to 93.38% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander Rubises saw a significant increase, more than doubling from 2.46% in 2000 to 4.41% in 2010. The Hispanic demographic also experienced growth, rising by 33.33% from 1.47% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. There were no reported changes in the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 93.38% | -2.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.46% | 4.41% | 79.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.96% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |