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REUBEN Origin of surname

REUBEN, REUVEN

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a patronymic, derived from a male ancestor's personal name, in this case of biblical origin.

Reuben is a form of the biblical male personal name Reuven, the first-born son of Jacob and Leah and the ancestor of the Jewish tribe named after him. In the Diaspora, the Hebrew name was associated with the precious stone called "ruby" and produced a variety of family names.

The German form Rubin is documented in the 12th century, Ruben is recorded in 1230, Reuben in the 14th century, Rubeni in the 16th century, and Robin in 1715.

Distinguished 20th century bearers of the Jewish family name Reuben include the Indian-born Jewish community leader in Pakistan, Abraham Reuben, who was the first Jewish councillor of the Karachi city corporation.
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REUBEN Origin of surname
REUBEN, REUVEN

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a patronymic, derived from a male ancestor's personal name, in this case of biblical origin.

Reuben is a form of the biblical male personal name Reuven, the first-born son of Jacob and Leah and the ancestor of the Jewish tribe named after him. In the Diaspora, the Hebrew name was associated with the precious stone called "ruby" and produced a variety of family names.

The German form Rubin is documented in the 12th century, Ruben is recorded in 1230, Reuben in the 14th century, Rubeni in the 16th century, and Robin in 1715.

Distinguished 20th century bearers of the Jewish family name Reuben include the Indian-born Jewish community leader in Pakistan, Abraham Reuben, who was the first Jewish councillor of the Karachi city corporation.
Written by researchers of ANU Museum of the Jewish People