Explore the Family Name Ruibal
The meaning of Ruibal
Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places in Galicia (Spain) named Ruibal, from a derivative of ruivo ‘red’ (from Latin rubeus), denoting red earth. Compare Roybal and Ruybal.
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How common is the last name Ruibal in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Ruibal" has increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 100,194th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to become the 91,981st. This represented an overall increase in popularity of 8.2 percent over the decade. In terms of counts, there were 167 individuals with this surname in 2000, a figure that rose to 200 by 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 19.76 percent. Its proportion per 100,000 people also grew from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #91,981 | 8.2% |
| Count | 167 | 200 | 19.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ruibal
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides some information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Ruibal". The majority of individuals with this surname identified themselves as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, representing 59.28 percent and 62.5 percent respectively, which shows a rise by 5.43 percent. A considerable percentage identified as white, though this decreased slightly from 37.13 percent in 2000 to 35.5 percent in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.28% | 62.5% | 5.43% |
| White | 37.13% | 35.5% | -4.39% |
| 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% |