Poręba

Poręba is a common Polish surname and a toponym (place name) found in Poland. As a surname, it likely derives from the place name.

As a place name, Poręba commonly refers to:

• Poręba (city): A city in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. It is located near Zawiercie and is an industrial town with a history connected to iron ore mining and processing.

• Numerous villages and smaller settlements throughout Poland. These smaller localities may also be referred to as Poręba. The word "poręba" itself historically means a clearing in a forest, often made by felling trees. These settlements were often named after the act of clearing the land. This explains the widespread occurrence of the name.

Therefore, depending on the context, "Poręba" can refer to a person's last name or a specific location within Poland, with the Silesian city being the most well-known use of the name.