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![Show Contents]() Ubin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancient roots of the Ubin family are found in the German state of Bavaria. The Ubin surname, was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging medieval society. Early Origins of the Ubin familyThe surname Ubin 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 Ubin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ubin research. Another 166 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1752 and 1760 are included under the topic Early Ubin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ubin 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 Ubin include Rubin, Rubein, Rubinus, Ruben, Ruebin, Rubinich, Rubinig, Rubinick and many more. Early Notables of the Ubin familyProminent among members of the name Ubin in this period include - Sigmund von Rubinich, who was the mayor of the town Villach near Salzburg
Migration of the Ubin familyGerman settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Ubin surname or a spelling variation of the name include: 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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