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

Obremski, 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 Obremski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Obremski in America

Obremski is the 45959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Obremski surname appeared 464 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 Obremski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Obremski 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 Obremski

The surname Obremski is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Podhale, located in the southern part of Poland, near the Tatra Mountains. The name is derived from the Polish word "obremić," which means "to burden" or "to load."

During the medieval era, the surname Obremski was associated with individuals who were involved in trade and transportation. It is likely that the name was initially given to people whose occupation involved carrying goods or transporting merchandise, indicating the "burden" or "load" they carried.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Obremski can be found in the records of the town of Nowy Targ, located in the Podhale region. In the late 16th century, a document from the year 1587 mentions a certain Jan Obremski, who was a merchant and landowner in the area.

The surname Obremski has also been linked to various place names in the Podhale region, such as the village of Obrembiec, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Obremski. One of the most prominent was Józef Obremski (1829-1894), a Polish writer and journalist who was active during the 19th century. He is known for his works on Polish culture and folklore.

Another notable figure was Stanisław Obremski (1865-1936), a Polish painter and art educator who was born in Lviv, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His works often depicted scenes from rural life in Poland, and he played a significant role in promoting art education in the country.

In the 20th century, Jerzy Obremski (1923-1994) was a renowned Polish linguist and Slavic scholar. He made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and their historical development, and his works are widely referenced in the field of linguistics.

It is also worth mentioning Maria Obremska (1909-1991), a Polish actress who gained fame for her roles in theater productions and films during the mid-20th century. She was recognized for her talent and received several awards for her performances.

Lastly, Andrzej Obremski (born 1945) is a Polish mathematician and computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of theoretical computer science and algorithms. He has held academic positions at various universities and has authored numerous publications in his area of expertise.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Obremski

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

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

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