I have been researching the last name "Rubio" and I have come up with the following information:
According to research author Gutierre Tibon in his "Diccionario Etimilogico Comparado de los Apellidos Espanoles, Hispanoamericanos y Filipinos" 1992 Fondo de Cultura Economica, S.A. Mexico. he states the following:
Origin of the last name
Do have a copy of Gutierre Tibon's book or did you find it at a library?
Thanks.
Sergio Gutierrez
Origin of the last name
Yes, I have the book in my possession. My aunt brought it from Jalisco, Mexico.
For some reason I could not type more than a few words when I originally posted this topic. So the main part was left out. I'll try it again.
Is there a name or names you would like me to look up for you?
I'd be more than happy to do so. Just let me know.
Regards,
Joe Rubio