Ruby

Ruby Meaning & Origin

About Ruby
The surname Ruby is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "rubeus," meaning "red." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, the surname Ruby has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often without any direct association to the physical attribute. Today, it is a relatively uncommon surname with various individuals and families bearing the name around the world.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ruby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ruby: 9,091
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,904
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruby based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ruby is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RP
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrubi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruby in Braille

Here's how to represent Ruby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ruby in braille

How to sign the name Ruby using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ruby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ruby in sign language

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