Explore the Family Name Adao
The meaning of Adao
Portuguese (Adão): from the personal name Adão, an equivalent of Adam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Adao in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Adao has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 85,996, but by 2010, it had moved up to 71,886—a 16.41% change. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 202 in 2000 to 271 in 2010, reflecting a 34.16% increase. Similarly, the proportion of people named Adao per 100,000 increased by 28.57%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #71,886 | 16.41% |
| Count | 202 | 271 | 34.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adao
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Adao surname. While the majority identified as White in both 2000 (50.99%) and 2010 (54.61%), there was a slight increase of 7.10%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 9.76%, from 37.62% in 2000 to 33.95% in 2010. The most notable decrease was seen in those claiming two or more races, which fell by a staggering 73.75%. Interestingly, the Black category saw an emergence from zero in 2000 to 7.75% in 2010. The proportions of American Indian and Alaskan Native, as well as Hispanic identities, remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.99% | 54.61% | 7.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 37.62% | 33.95% | -9.76% |
| Black | 0% | 7.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8.42% | 2.21% | -73.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |