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

Sobottka, 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 Sobottka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sobottka in America

Sobottka is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sobottka surname appeared 130 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 Sobottka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sobottka 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 Sobottka

The surname Sobottka originates from Poland, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. It is a locational name derived from the Polish village of Sobótka, located in the Lower Silesian region of southwestern Poland. The name itself is believed to have originated from the Slavic word "sobota," meaning "Saturday," possibly indicating a connection to a market day or a gathering held on Saturdays.

Historical records indicate that the name Sobottka first appeared in the 14th century, with one of the earliest known instances being the mention of a Stanislaw Sobottka in a document from the city of Wrocław in 1369. The name also appears in various medieval manuscripts and records from the region, reflecting its presence among the local population.

One notable figure bearing the surname Sobottka was Franciszek Sobottka (1890-1979), a Polish mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics education. He authored several influential textbooks and was a member of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Stanisław Sobottka (1845-1902), a Polish painter and professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków. He is particularly known for his landscape paintings and portraits, capturing the beauty of the Polish countryside and its people.

In the realm of literature, Gustaw Sobottka (1868-1939) was a Polish poet and writer who gained recognition for his lyrical works and contributions to the Young Poland literary movement. His poetry often explored themes of nature, love, and the human experience.

Wojciech Sobottka (1923-2017) was a Polish architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction and development of post-World War II Warsaw. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban projects in the city.

Lastly, Józef Sobottka (1904-1950) was a Polish military officer and resistance fighter during World War II. He served in the Polish underground resistance movement, the Armia Krajowa, and played a crucial role in the Warsaw Uprising against the German occupation.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Sobottka, reflecting its Polish origins and the diverse fields in which bearers of this name have made their mark.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sobottka

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Sobottka, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!