Explore the Family Name Adamiak
The meaning of Adamiak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Adam. This surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Dariusz, Gejza, Jacek, Jozef, Ryszard, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Adamiak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Adamiak experienced a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,293rd most common surname in the United States, rising to the 58,604th slot by 2010 which is a change of 1.16%. The total count of Americans with this surname also increased during this period from 319 to 346, accounting for an 8.46% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #58,604 | 1.16% |
| Count | 319 | 346 | 8.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adamiak
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Adamiak surname, interesting shifts can be noted from the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of bearers of the Adamiak name identified as White (95.61%), while a small percentage identified as Hispanic (2.82%). By 2010, while White was still the predominant ethnicity, it had dropped slightly to 92.49%. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased marginally to 3.18%, reflecting a change of 12.77%. A new addition in 2010 was the Asian/Pacific Islander category, accounting for 3.47% of those with the Adamiak surname. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 92.49% | -3.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.47% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 3.18% | 12.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |