Explore the Family Name Otremba
The meaning of Otremba
Polish: variant of Otręba, from otręba ‘chaff, husks, bran’, either an occupational name for one who winnowed grain or an unflattering nickname for a worthless person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Otremba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Otremba has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,058th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped to 45,253rd place — a change of -5.1%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Otremba surname remained steady at 473 during both years. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, reflecting a decline from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #45,253 | -5.1% |
| Count | 473 | 473 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Otremba
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Otremba, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is overwhelmingly identified as White, with 98.10% in 2000 and 98.31% in 2010. This suggests a minor increase of 0.21% over a decade. The second most common ethnic identity related to this surname is Hispanic, which increased by 33.07%, rising from 1.27% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Otremba surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities within these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 98.31% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.69% | 33.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |