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

Kalemba, 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 Kalemba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kalemba in America

Kalemba is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kalemba surname appeared 334 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 Kalemba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kalemba 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 Kalemba

The surname Kalemba has its origins in Poland, where it first emerged in the early 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "kalemba," which means "a small hill" or "a mound." This suggests that the name may have originated as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a small hill or mound.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Kalemba can be found in historical documents from the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable early record is from 1412, when a certain Jan Kalemba was mentioned in the town records of Wroclaw (then known as Breslau).

Throughout the following centuries, the Kalemba name appeared in various parts of Poland, particularly in the regions of Silesia, Greater Poland, and Lesser Poland. Several variations in spelling were also documented, such as Kalemba, Kalamba, and Kalęba.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Kalemba name was Piotr Kalemba (c. 1520-1590), a Polish nobleman and landowner from the Kuyavian region. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his support for the Polish Reformation.

Another historically significant individual with the Kalemba surname was Józef Kalemba (1736-1817), a Polish military officer who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against the Russian Empire in 1794. He rose to the rank of colonel and was renowned for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, Franciszek Kalemba (1821-1896) was a prominent Polish writer and poet, whose works often explored themes of national identity and the struggles of the Polish people under foreign rule.

During the 20th century, the Kalemba name gained international recognition through the achievements of Stanisław Kalemba (1916-1986), a Polish actor and theater director. He was celebrated for his performances in both classical and contemporary plays and was awarded several prestigious honors, including the Order of Polonia Restituta.

Another notable figure was Helena Kalemba (1926-2018), a Polish architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the reconstruction and development of Warsaw after World War II. Her designs were known for their innovative approaches to urban planning and sustainable architecture.

While the Kalemba surname has its roots in Poland, it has also been found in other parts of Central and Eastern Europe, likely due to migration and historical shifts in borders. However, the majority of individuals bearing this name can trace their ancestry back to the regions of Poland where the name first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kalemba

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

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 Kalemba 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 Kalemba 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 Kalemba was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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