Poremba Family History

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): variant of Poręba, a habitational name from any of the many places in Poland called Poręba.

The name Poręba originates from a word meaning ‘clearing in a wood’.

Habitational names often indicate a geographic origin or a connection to a specific location.

In this case, it signifies a link to the various locales within Poland sharing the same name.

Understanding such names can provide insight into cultural and linguistic histories.