Explore the Family Name Adan
The meaning of Adan
1. Spanish (Adán): from the personal name Adán, an equivalent of Adam. 2. Hungarian (Ádán): variant of Ádám (see Adam). 3. Somali: from a Somali Muslim personal name, an equivalent of Biblical Adam. Compare Aden 3. — Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Alberto, Jose, Adelberto, Armando, Alicia, Angel, Augusto, Carlos, Emilio, Francisco, Jesus.
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How common is the last name Adan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Adan has increased over a decade. In 2000, Adan was ranked 11,476 in popularity and had a count of 2,517. By 2010, the rank jumped significantly to 9,155, showcasing an increase in popularity by 20.22%. The census count also rose to 3,564, marking a growth rate of 41.6%. This indicates that for every 100,000 people, the frequency of the surname went from 0.93 to 1.21, increasing by 30.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,476 | #9,155 | 20.22% |
| Count | 2,517 | 3,564 | 41.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.93 | 1.21 | 30.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adan
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Adan, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some considerable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 13.50%, while those identifying as two or more races dropped dramatically by 70.91%. The representation of White ethnic identity also saw a significant decrease from 31.78% to 10.44%. However, there were increases in the Hispanic and Black categories. Hispanics with the surname Adan rose from 42.67% to 48.01%, and Black individuals saw a substantial increase from 14.82% to 34.54%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a slight decline of 30.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.67% | 48.01% | 12.51% |
| Black | 14.82% | 34.54% | 133.06% |
| White | 31.78% | 10.44% | -67.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.52% | 5.64% | -13.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3.85% | 1.12% | -70.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.25% | -30.56% |