Explore the Family Name Addie
The meaning of Addie
Scottish: from the Older Scots personal name Addie, a pet form of Adam.
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How common is the last name Addie in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Addie' has seen a slight decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, the surname dropped from 31,085th place in 2000 to 33,731st place in 2010 — a decrease of 8.51%. Regarding the count, the number of people carrying the 'Addie' surname also fell from 706 in 2000 to 675 in 2010, marking a 4.39% decline. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #33,731 | -8.51% |
| Count | 706 | 675 | -4.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Addie
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the 'Addie' surname is largely associated with White and Black ethnic identities. In 2000, 55.95% of those with the surname identified as White, a figure that slightly fell to 55.26% in 2010. For the same period, 39.24% identified as Black, which marginally increased to 39.26% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic identity saw the most significant increase, rising from 0.71% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010 — a notable increase of 150.70%. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded as zero for both years, while individuals who identified with two or more races decreased by 24.04% from 3.12% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.95% | 55.26% | -1.23% |
| Black | 39.24% | 39.26% | 0.05% |
| Two or More Races | 3.12% | 2.37% | -24.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.78% | 150.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |