Find out how popular the last name Glombowski is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Glombowski.

Glombowski, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Glombowski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glombowski in America

Glombowski is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glombowski surname appeared 148 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Glombowski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glombowski to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Glombowski

The surname Glombowski originated in Poland, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "glomb," which means a piece or lump, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who worked with or lived near a clay or soil deposit. The name has variations in spelling, including Glombowsky and Glombovskiy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of historical documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, where a certain Jan Glombowski is mentioned in 1578. This record suggests that the name was already established in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Glombowski family was known to have owned land and properties in the region of Mazovia, located in central Poland. A notable figure from this time was Andrzej Glombowski, a landowner and nobleman born in 1632, who played a role in local politics and governance.

The 18th century saw the rise of Stanisław Glombowski, born in 1745, who was a prominent military commander during the Kościuszko Uprising against the partitioning of Poland by Russia, Prussia, and Austria. His bravery and leadership during this period of Polish history earned him recognition and respect.

In the 19th century, the name Glombowski was associated with the arts and literature. Józef Glombowski, born in 1810, was a renowned poet and writer, whose works explored themes of national identity and the struggle for Polish independence. His poetry collection, "Pieśni Patriotyczne" (Patriotic Songs), became a symbol of resistance against foreign occupation.

Another notable figure was Maria Glombowska, born in 1892, who was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Warsaw, providing education opportunities for women during a time when it was rare.

As the surname Glombowski spread across Poland and beyond, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's history and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glombowski

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Glombowski.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Glombowski was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Glombowski has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Glombowski was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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