RUBIN
Rubin
The British surname Rubin is derived from the Old French personal name "Rubin", itself a diminutive form of the given name "Robinet", a diminutive of Robert. The name "Robert" is of Germanic origin, coming from the elements "hrod" meaning fame, and "berht" meaning bright. As such, Rubin can be interpreted to mean "fame-bright" or "bright fame".
The surname Rubin is considered relatively uncommon in Britain, with most occurrences found in areas influenced by Jewish immigration, particularly in London and other major cities. Jewish surnames like Rubin often originated from occupations, personal attributes, or place names. In this case, the surname Rubin may have been used to denote someone associated with the colour red or someone with a ruddy complexion.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Rubin have played various roles in British society, contributing to diverse fields such as academia, business, the arts, and politics. The surname Rubin may have undergone variations in spelling over time due to differences in dialects and record-keeping practices.
In modern times, the surname Rubin continues to hold significance for those carrying it, serving as a link to their ancestral heritage and family history. The study of surnames such as Rubin can provide valuable insights into the cultural, societal, and linguistic developments that have shaped British identity over centuries.
There are approximately 833 people named Rubin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,513th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Rubin.
Origin: Sephardic
Religion of origin: Jewish
Language of origin: Ladino
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
Female
- Andrea
- Anne
- Gemma
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Katherine
- Linda
- Marion
- Maureen
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Rabin
- Robin
- Ruban
- Ruben
- Reubin
- Rubbino
- Rubbins
- Reubins
- Urbin
- Rubi
- Rubia
- Rubina
- Rubini
- Rubino
- Rabain
- Raban
- Rabani
- Rabban
- Rabbani
- Rabben
- Rabboni
- Raben
- Rabena
- Rabenau
- Rabine
- Rabino
- Rabon
- Rabone
- Raboni
- Rabono
- Rabun
- Raebone
- Rahbani
- Rawbin
- Rawbon
- Rawbone
- Raybon
- Raybone
- Rebane
- Rebon
- Rehbein
- Reuben
- Riban
- Ribano
- Ribban
- Ribben
- Ribbon
- Ribon
- Riboni
- Rieben
- Robain
- Robaina
- Roban
- Robban
- Robbani
- Robben
- Robbin
- Roben
- Robine
- Robineau
- Robini
- Robino
- Robon
- Robyn
- Roeben
- Rooban
- Roubi
- Rubani
- Rubano
- Rubban
- Rubbani
- Rubbi
- Rubiano
- Rubic
- Rubie
- Rubies
- Rubingh
- Rubinoff
- Rubinow
- Rubins
- Rubio
- Rubis
- Rubon
- Rueben
- Rybin
- Rybina
- Rubeni
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