Explore the Family Name Addams
The meaning of Addams
English: variant of Adams.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Addams in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Addams has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,895th most popular name, but by 2010 it had dropped to 45,495th place, indicating a decrease of 1.34% in popularity rank. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname Addams increased from 450 in 2000 to 470 in 2010, a growth of 4.44%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people saw a minor decrease of 5.88%, going from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #45,495 | -1.34% |
| Count | 450 | 470 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Addams
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Addams, we can see some shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 75.11% of those with the Addams surname identified as White, which increased to 78.72% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also grew from 2% to 3.62% over the decade. On the other hand, the percentage of Addams identifying as Black decreased from 17.78% to 14.04%. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a small percentage (1.49%) of Addams identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which wasn't present in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races went down to zero in 2010 from 3.11% in 2000. No data showing the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native was recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.11% | 78.72% | 4.81% |
| Black | 17.78% | 14.04% | -21.03% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 3.62% | 81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.11% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |