About Rubenstein
The surname Rubenstein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish personal name Ruvn, which is a variant of the Hebrew name Reuben. Reuben is a biblical name meaning "behold, a son" or "behold, a seed." The surname Rubenstein therefore signifies "son of Reuben" or "descendant of Reuben." It is a patronymic surname commonly found among Jewish communities.
The surname Rubenstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rubenstein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Rubenstein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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