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

Omerza, 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 Omerza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Omerza in America

Omerza is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Omerza surname appeared 109 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 Omerza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Omerza 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 Omerza

The surname Omerza is of Croatian origin, believed to have emerged in the 16th century from the region of Dalmatia, situated along the Adriatic coast. It is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "omer," meaning juniper or juniper bush, possibly indicating an association with a particular location or occupation involving juniper plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Omerza surname can be found in a land registry from the town of Zadar, dated 1587, where a certain Ivan Omerza is listed as a landowner. This document provides evidence of the surname's existence and usage during that era.

In the 17th century, the name Omerza appeared in several church records from the villages surrounding the city of Split. One notable entry from 1643 mentions the baptism of Marko Omerza, son of Jure and Kata Omerza, linking the surname to the area's Catholic heritage.

During the 18th century, the Omerza surname gained prominence with the rise of Jakov Omerza (1720-1798), a respected merchant and trader from the town of Trogir. His successful business ventures and civic involvement contributed to the family's standing within the local community.

Another figure of note is Ante Omerza (1842-1917), a Croatian linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of the Chakavian dialect, spoken in parts of Dalmatia. His research and publications helped preserve and document this important linguistic heritage.

In the 20th century, Marin Omerza (1901-1985) gained recognition as a talented sculptor and artist, known for his intricate wood carvings and religious sculptures adorning churches throughout Croatia.

While the Omerza surname has its roots in Croatia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the coastal regions of Dalmatia, where it emerged as a distinctive identifier with possible connections to the local landscape and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Omerza

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

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

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