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

Ziemba, 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 Ziemba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ziemba in America

Ziemba is the 11204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ziemba surname appeared 2,821 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ziemba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ziemba 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 Ziemba

The surname Ziemba originated in Poland, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "ziemia," meaning "earth" or "land," suggesting a possible connection to agricultural or landowner ancestry.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Ziemba name can be found in the records of the city of Krakow, dating back to the 15th century. These records indicate that individuals bearing this surname were present in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, the Ziemba name appeared in various historical documents, including property records and parish registers, particularly in the areas around Poznan and Kalisz in western Poland. This suggests that the name was well-established in these regions by that point.

A notable individual with the Ziemba surname was Jan Ziemba (1573-1629), a Polish nobleman and landowner who played a prominent role in the local administration of the Kalisz region during the early 17th century.

Another historical figure bearing this name was Stanislaw Ziemba (1648-1712), a Catholic priest and scholar who authored several theological works and served as a professor at the University of Krakow.

In the 19th century, the Ziemba name was found in various records from the Silesian region of Poland, which was then under Prussian rule. Jakub Ziemba (1812-1879), a prominent figure in the Silesian independence movement, hailed from this area.

As the Ziemba surname spread across Poland over the centuries, it also appeared in various place names and toponyms. For example, the village of Ziembakowo in central Poland derives its name from the Ziemba surname, suggesting a historical connection to the area.

Other notable individuals with the Ziemba surname include Wladyslaw Ziemba (1892-1976), a Polish military officer who served in both World Wars, and Michal Ziemba (1971-), a contemporary Polish journalist and author.

While the Ziemba surname remains primarily concentrated in Poland, it has also been carried by Polish immigrants to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and various European countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ziemba

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

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

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