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

Zaremski, 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 Zaremski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zaremski in America

Zaremski is the 58735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zaremski surname appeared 345 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 Zaremski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zaremski 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 Zaremski

The surname Zaremski originates from Poland, a country with a rich tapestry of history and diverse cultural influences. The name is Slavic in origin and is derived from the word "zar" or "zarem," which could mean a clearing or burned area in a forest, indicating a place that has been cleared by burning. The suffix "ski" is a common suffix in Polish surnames denoting origin, akin to "from" or "of the place" in English. This suggests that the surname means something akin to "from the place that was cleared" or "of the cleared area."

The earliest records of surnames in Poland date back to the Middle Ages, but systematically recorded and hereditary surnames were more common by the 15th century. The name Zaremski would historically be associated with nobility or landowners who held and managed the cleared lands, which were valuable for agriculture and settlement.

In historical texts, various spellings of the surname can be found, often influenced by regional dialects and the scribes' interpretation. One of the early noteworthy mentions includes Jan Zaremski, a noble who was noted in 1536 for his landholdings in the Masovian Voivodeship, a significant area in central Poland. This region, being both politically and economically important, housed many families holding the Zaremski name.

During the late 17th century, there were mentions of Stanisław Zaremski, who was a figure involved in the political changes sweeping through the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He is recorded to have participated in various local Sejmiks, assemblies which were critical in the regional administration and governance of the Commonwealth.

Moving into the 18th century, the name appeared in several historical records. For instance, Michal Zaremski gained prominence as a military officer serving under the army during the Bar Confederation in 1768, a significant historical rebellion against Russian influence over the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. His exploits and contributions were documented in various military records of the time.

In the 19th century, Joseph Zaremski, born in 1823, became noted as a political activist and writer, participating in the movements that led up to the Spring of Nations in 1848, which saw widespread revolutionary activities across Europe. His writings and political activities were influential in the nationalistic movements in Poland.

By the early 20th century, another notable bearer of the Zaremski name was Helena Zaremska, an intellectual and cultural activist born in 1889. She was instrumental in the establishment of various educational initiatives and was involved in feminist movements during the interwar period, advocating for women's rights and education reforms.

Throughout history, the Zaremski name has been associated with notable figures contributing to various aspects of Polish society—from landowners and military figures to political activists and cultural influencers. Each generation has carried forward the name with its foundational association with the land and place, evolving it through the rich and turbulent history of Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zaremski

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

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

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