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UK surname

Zaremba

A Polish habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "behind the bush or thicket."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, Leeds and Basingstoke and Deane.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Zaremba is 278 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

278

2016, ranked #15,579

Peak year

2016

278 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 278 in 2016, ranked #15,579.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Zaremba surname distribution map

The map shows where the Zaremba surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Zaremba surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Zaremba over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1997 modern 87 #28,749
1998 modern 98 #27,923
1999 modern 111 #26,182
2000 modern 108 #26,549
2001 modern 101 #27,252
2002 modern 105 #27,123
2003 modern 108 #26,486
2004 modern 117 #25,448
2005 modern 125 #24,398
2006 modern 130 #24,053
2007 modern 154 #21,804
2008 modern 169 #20,745
2009 modern 184 #20,079
2010 modern 218 #18,375
2011 modern 215 #18,379
2012 modern 233 #17,339
2013 modern 244 #17,072
2014 modern 267 #16,161
2015 modern 269 #15,955
2016 modern 278 #15,579

Geography

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Where Zarembas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Kensington and Chelsea, Leeds, Basingstoke and Deane, Hyndburn and Aylesbury Vale. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Kensington and Chelsea 011 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Leeds 037 Leeds
3 Basingstoke and Deane 002 Basingstoke and Deane
4 Hyndburn 003 Hyndburn
5 Aylesbury Vale 016 Aylesbury Vale

Forenames

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First names often paired with Zaremba

These lists show first names that appear often with the Zaremba surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Zaremba

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Zaremba, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Zaremba surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Zaremba household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Zaremba is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Zaremba is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Zaremba falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Zaremba is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Zaremba, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Zaremba

The surname Zaremba is of Polish origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old Polish word "zarembiec," which means "to enclose" or "to fortify." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or was associated with a fortified settlement or enclosure.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Zaremba can be found in historical documents from the 14th century in the region of Lesser Poland, particularly in the areas around the city of Krakow. Some of the earliest known bearers of this name include Jan Zaremba, a landowner mentioned in a deed from 1387, and Mikołaj Zaremba, a merchant who lived in Krakow in the late 15th century.

The Zaremba name also appears in some medieval manuscripts and chronicles, such as the "Księga Henrykowska" (Henryków Book), a 13th-century cartulary from the Cistercian monastery in Henryków, Lower Silesia. This suggests that the name was already well-established in various parts of Poland during that period.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Zaremba, Zarembie, Zarembiewski, and Zarębski. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the locations where different branches of the Zaremba family settled or by the Polish practice of adding suffixes to surnames to indicate family relationships or geographic origins.

Notable individuals who bore the Zaremba surname include:

1. Franciszek Zaremba (1589-1667), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Smolensk War and the Polish-Muscovite War. 2. Stanisław Zaremba (1863-1942), a Polish mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the field of partial differential equations. 3. Jan Zaremba (1909-1986), a Polish actor and theater director who performed in numerous plays and films during the interwar and post-World War II periods. 4. Zygmunt Zaremba (1895-1967), a Polish lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in the Polish government-in-exile during World War II. 5. Aleksander Zaremba (1904-1979), a Polish painter and graphic artist known for his Expressionist and Surrealist works.

While the Zaremba surname is most commonly associated with Poland, it has also been found in other Slavic countries and communities due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Zaremba surname: questions and answers

How common is the Zaremba surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 278 in 2016. That gives Zaremba a modern rank of #15,579.

What does the Zaremba surname mean?

A Polish habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "behind the bush or thicket."

What does the Zaremba map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Zaremba bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.