Explore the Family Name Adelmann
The meaning of Adelmann
1. German (mainly Württemberg): from Adalman, an Old High German personal name meaning literally ‘noble man’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Adelman. History: Hans Michael Adelmann came to PA from Löwenstein-Wertheim in 1752.
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How common is the last name Adelmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Adelmann has seen a slight decrease in its popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 31,202nd most popular surname, while in 2010, it slipped to the 32,079th position, marking a drop of 2.81%. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals carrying the surname increased by 2.28% during this period, from 703 to 719. However, in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 7.69%, from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #32,079 | -2.81% |
| Count | 703 | 719 | 2.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adelmann
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Adelmann surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.63% in this group between 2000 and 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant leap from 4.55% in 2000 to 5.84% in 2010, an increase of 28.35%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.71% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 93.05% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 5.84% | 28.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |