The Spanish surname Rubalcava is of local origin, being derived from the name of the place of residence of the initial bearer. In this instance, the surname would appear to be derived from a pseudo translation of the Arabic term "Rub al Khali" which means literally "the empty quarter." There is little doubt that this place-name was first introduced into Spain during the Moorish conquest when Tarik the Moorish leader crossed into Gibraltar in the year 711.
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Early Origins of the Rubalcava family
The surname Rubalcava was first found in the Castilian province of Santander.
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Early History of the Rubalcava family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rubalcava research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1878 is included under the topic Early Rubalcava History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Rubalcava Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Rubalcava, Ruvalcava, Ruvalcaba and others.
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Early Notables of the Rubalcava family
Prominent among bearers of the Rubalcava family name at this time was
Joaquin Gutierrez de Rubalcava y Casal, Admiral of the Fleet, Minister of State and Senator, and was granted the title of Marques de Rubalcava in 1878
Rubalcava Ranking
In the United States, the name Rubalcava is the 9,397th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Rubalcava migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Rubalcava Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Ygnaeio Rubalcava, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from Miscsa, Mexico, in 1913
Jose Rubalcava, aged 31, who landed in America from Mexico, Mexico, in 1922
Contemporary Notables of the name Rubalcava (post 1700)
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Jesus Rubalcava, American politician, former Member of the Arizona House of Representatives in 2017
Ángel Humberto Rubalcava García (b. 1992), Mexican professional footballer
Rubalcava migration to the United States 
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