The surname "Rubin" is it Italian?

Question:If not what country is it from? thank you

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: If not what country is it from? thank you

According http://www.houseofnames.com it has both German and Italian origins.

The German version of Rubin is from Bavaria, and the Italian version appears to be very common throughout different regions of Italy.

So, chances are you were right!

It may have been shortened from Rubino. Otherwise, it's probably not Italian.

There are many warnings related to houseofnames by credible genealogical groups. However, the fact that it shows more than one place of "origin" is important. Names do not always come from just one location.
To get an accurate answer.. you need to find your immigrant ancestor, and verify his/her place of birth.

i would say that it is jewish

www.familynamesonline.com
German version:
Rubin

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rubin, Rubein, Rubinus, Ruben, Ruebin, Rubinich, Rubinig, Rubinick and many more.

First found in Bavaria, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society.

Italian version:
Spelling variations of this family name include: Rubino, Rubini, Rubin, Rubbino, Rubinelli, Rubinetti and many more.

First found in Italy. Rubin has been noted in every area of Italy, though some spellings are more common in some areas than others.