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

Otremba, 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 Otremba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Otremba in America

Otremba is the 45253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Otremba surname appeared 473 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 Otremba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Otremba 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 Otremba

The surname Otremba originated in Poland, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Polish word "otreba," which means "chaff" or "husk." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in agricultural activities, particularly those related to the processing of grains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Otremba surname can be found in the Polish town of Tczew, located in the northern region of Pomerania. Historical records from the 15th century mention a certain Jan Otremba, who was a prominent landowner and burgher in the area. This suggests that the surname had already gained recognition and stability within the local community at that time.

During the 16th century, the Otremba name appeared in various documents and records throughout the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Notably, a nobleman named Jakub Otremba was granted a coat of arms by King Sigismund III Vasa in 1596, indicating the family's rising status and influence.

In the 17th century, the Otremba surname gained prominence in the region of Mazovia, particularly in the town of Płock. Records from that era mention several individuals bearing the name, including Stanisław Otremba, a respected merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a local church.

As the centuries passed, the Otremba name spread across different regions of Poland and beyond. One notable figure was Maksymilian Otremba (1768-1845), a Polish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as a general in the Polish Army during the November Uprising against Russian rule.

Another significant individual was Józef Otremba (1804-1867), a renowned Polish painter and professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. His works are highly regarded and can be found in various art collections throughout Poland.

In the 20th century, the Otremba name continued to be associated with notable figures, such as Stanisław Otremba (1907-1991), a prominent Polish architect and urban planner who played a crucial role in the reconstruction of Warsaw after World War II.

While the Otremba surname may have originated from humble beginnings related to agricultural activities, its history has been enriched by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including military service, art, architecture, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Otremba

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

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

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