Rubio Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Rubio surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Rubio name
Rubio means "blond, fair, reddish" in Spanish, from Latin rubeus, "reddish". It began as a nickname for someone with fair or reddish hair. The surname is common across Spain, especially in Andalusia, Castile and Valencia, and widely in Latin America.
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This overview covers the Rubio name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Argentina and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Rubio name FAQ
What does the Rubio name mean?
Blond, fair-haired. Common variants include Rubia, Rubios, Ruvio.
Where does the Rubio surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Argentina and the United States.
Is there a Rubio coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Rubio crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Rubio coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).