Explore the Family Name Adas
The meaning of Adas
1. Turkish (Adaş): nickname or relationship name from adaş ‘namesake’, regionally or archaically also e.g. ‘companion’. 2. Arabic: possibly a nickname or a metonymic occupational name from ʿadas ‘lentil’. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians. 3. Polish (Adaś): from a pet form of the personal name Adam. The vast majority of its bearers live in the region of Lesser Poland.
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How common is the last name Adas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Adas has seen a significant rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 81,100 but by 2010, it had climbed to 69,579 - an increase of 14.21%. During this same period, the count of individuals with the surname Adas also rose from 217 to 282, marking a growth of 29.95%. As a result, the proportion of people named Adas per 100,000 increased by 25%, going from 0.08 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #69,579 | 14.21% |
| Count | 217 | 282 | 29.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adas
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Adas identify as White, accounting for 90.32% and 89.36% in 2000 and 2010 respectively, although there was a slight decrease of 1.06% over the decade. There's also a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (3.23% in 2000 and 3.19% in 2010). Interestingly, while no one identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 there were some who identified as Black. The number of those identifying as being of two or more ethnicities decreased by 23.13%, dropping from 4.15% to 3.19%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This data is according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.32% | 89.36% | -1.06% |
| Two or More Races | 4.15% | 3.19% | -23.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 3.19% | -1.24% |
| Black | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |