Explore the Family Name Adamic
The meaning of Adamic
Slovenian (Adamič) and Croatian (Adamić): patronymic from the personal name Adam. Compare Adamich, Adamick.
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How common is the last name Adamic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Adamic has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,233 in popularity and rose to 49,914 by 2010, marking an increase of 2.57%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 382 in 2000 to 420 in 2010, a change of roughly 9.95%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #49,914 | 2.57% |
| Count | 382 | 420 | 9.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adamic
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Adamic surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, 97.64% of people with the Adamic surname identified as white, increasing slightly to 98.57% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.31% in 2000 to no reported individuals in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Adamic surname within the Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, or Alaskan Native communities, nor among those identifying with two or more races, during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 98.57% | 0.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |