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![Show Contents]() Rubinig History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Rubinig family. The Rubinig surname evolved as a local name for a family that lived in Bavaria, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging medieval society. Early Origins of the Rubinig familyThe surname Rubinig was first found in Bavaria, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. The name became prominent as many branches of the family founded separate houses and acquired estates in various regions, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. In the Middle Ages, the word "Rubin" referred to a type of gem. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Richter Rubynus of Bruenn in 1240 and Nicolas Rubein (Rubin) of Munich in 1343. Also, a popular medieval minstrel of Tyrol bore the name Rubin. He was of the minor nobility, had his home in Merano, wrote 22 songs, and participated in the crusade of 1228. Early History of the Rubinig familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rubinig research. Another 166 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1752 and 1760 are included under the topic Early Rubinig History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rubinig Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Rubinig include Rubin, Rubein, Rubinus, Ruben, Ruebin, Rubinich, Rubinig, Rubinick and many more. Early Notables of the Rubinig familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rubinig Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Rubinig familyThousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Rubinig or a variant listed above: Carl Rubin, who came to New York, NY in 1851; Catherine Regina Rubin, who came to Halifax, N.S. in 1752; Charles A. Rubin, who arrived in St. Clair Co., IL in 1864.
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