TheNameDBRubens
PatronymicMeaning
Son of Ruben or derived from the given name Ruben.
Etymology
A patronymic surname formed by adding the suffix -s to the given name Ruben, which comes from Hebrew 'Re'uven' meaning 'behold, a son'. The name became particularly famous through the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens.
About the Rubens Surname
A Dutch and Flemish patronymic surname derived from the Hebrew given name Ruben. It became internationally recognized through the famous Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens.
Distribution
Common in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Flemish-speaking regions, with presence in other European countries.
Notable Bearers
Peter Paul Rubens, Edmund Rubens