Explore the Family Name Adami
The meaning of Adami
1. German: Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name Adam, from Adami, the Latin genitive. This surname is also found in France (Lorraine). 2. Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Adamo. This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France. 3. Italianized form of the Slovenian and Croatian patronymics Adamič and Adamić (see Adamic). 4. Hungarian (Ádámi): habitational name for someone from a place called Ádám in Bihar County. 5. Hungarian (Ádámi): patronymic from the personal name Ádám, Hungarian form of Adam. Compare Adamy. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Umberto, Aldo, Giulio, Paolo, Primo, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Adami in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Adami" saw some changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,166th in commonality and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 29,604th, reflecting a decrease of approximately 5.11%. The number of people bearing the surname also decreased marginally over this decade, with a count of 800 in 2000 compared to 796 in 2010 – a minor reduction of 0.5%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the population, there were 0.3 individuals named Adami in 2000, which dropped to 0.27 in 2010, marking a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,166 | #29,604 | -5.11% |
| Count | 800 | 796 | -0.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adami
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname "Adami", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows varied changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest growth occurred among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 0.75% to 2.01%, a substantial rise of 168%. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased about 31.63%, falling from 3.13% to 2.14%. The proportion of white individuals bearing the surname "Adami" also saw a slight decrease of 2.64%, from 87.75% in 2000 to 85.43% in 2010. In contrast, the proportion of Hispanic individuals increased by 27.33%, from 7.50% to 9.55%. The data for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.75% | 85.43% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 9.55% | 27.33% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 2.14% | -31.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 2.01% | 168% |
| Black | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |