Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name composed of German Rubin 'ruby' (the selection of which was influenced by the personal name Rubin) + Stein 'stone'.
How common is the name Rubinstein?
Rubinstein is the 41,056th most frequent surname in the world. It is borne by around 1 in 572,066 people.
Where is the surname Rubenstein from?
The surname Rubenstein was first found in Bavaria, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society.
