In Reply to: Orgin of Last Name posted by Jen on July 29, 2002 at 03:52:05:
: My last name is Ruby, I have looked and looked to find the orgin of the name and have had no luck. I have been led to believe that the name could be German or German/Jewish and more than likely change from the name Rubenstine or Rubinstine. I am looking for any backgound information on the name, meaning (though not all that important), most importantly where the name comes from. If able to find the information I would also like to know when it was changed or where in a time line it's use was changed?
: This is not an issue that my Grandmother will talk about, though I'm not sure she knows the answer. Any help or information you can provide will be of a great help to me.