Explore the Family Name Adamec
The meaning of Adamec
Czech, Slovak, and Croatian: diminutive or patronymic from the personal name Adam.
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How common is the last name Adamec in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Adamec has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,885, but by 2010, it had moved up to 39,352, a change of 1.34%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 518 in 2000 to 559 in 2010, a growth of around 7.92%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname Adamec per 100,000 people remained static at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #39,352 | 1.34% |
| Count | 518 | 559 | 7.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adamec
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Adamec identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 96.14% to 93.92%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic or of two or more ethnicities; the percentage of Hispanics grew by 46.55% from 2.32% to 3.4%, while those of two or more ethnicities increased from 1.35% to 2.15%, a growth of 59.26%. No individuals with the surname Adamec identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 93.92% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 3.4% | 46.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 2.15% | 59.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |