REUBEN
Reuben
The surname Reuben is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Hebrew forename Reuben, the eldest son of Jacob in the Old Testament. The name Reuben is believed to mean "behold, a son" in Hebrew.
The Reuben surname has its roots in medieval times and is primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is believed to have been introduced to Britain by Jewish immigrants, who arrived in England in the Middle Ages. Over time, the name Reuben became Anglicised, leading to the development of the surname.
Individuals bearing the surname Reuben can be found throughout the UK, with concentrations in regions that have historical ties to Jewish communities, such as London, Manchester, and Leeds. The Reuben surname has also spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Notable individuals with the surname Reuben include actors and musicians, such as Gloria Reuben and Christopher Reuben, who have contributed to the arts and entertainment industry.
The Reuben surname continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the legacy of its Hebrew and English origins.
There are approximately 667 people named Reuben in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Reuben.
Religion of origin: Jewish
Language of origin: Hebrew
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Alexander
- Bradley
- Daniel
- David
- Howard
- James
- Jeremy
- Jonathan
- Lee
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Simon
Female
- Amanda
- Audrey
- Catherine
- Diane
- Elise
- Elsie
- Emily
- Helen
- Janet
- Linda
- Lynn
- Phyllis
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Roeben
- Reubens
- Rieben
- Rueben
- Rabain
- Raban
- Rabani
- Rabban
- Rabbani
- Rabben
- Rabboni
- Raben
- Rabena
- Rabenau
- Rabin
- Rabine
- Rabino
- Rabon
- Rabone
- Raboni
- Rabono
- Rabun
- Raebone
- Rahbani
- Rawbin
- Rawbon
- Rawbone
- Raybon
- Raybone
- Rebane
- Rebon
- Rehbein
- Reubin
- Riban
- Ribano
- Ribban
- Ribben
- Ribbon
- Ribon
- Riboni
- Robain
- Robaina
- Roban
- Robban
- Robbani
- Robben
- Robbin
- Roben
- Robin
- Robine
- Robineau
- Robini
- Robino
- Robon
- Robyn
- Rooban
- Ruban
- Rubani
- Rubano
- Rubban
- Rubbani
- Rubbens
- Rubbino
- Ruben
- Rubens
- Rubiano
- Rubin
- Rubina
- Rubini
- Rubino
- Rubon
- Ruebens
- Rybin
- Rybina
- Rubeni
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