Explore the Family Name Adelstein
The meaning of Adelstein
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name or metonymic occupational name for a jeweler, from German Edelstein in the sense ‘precious stone’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Tali, Yaffa.
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How common is the last name Adelstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Adelstein has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,227th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 45,804th spot, reflecting a decrease of about 1.28 percent. The number of individuals with this surname, however, saw a marginal increase from 446 in 2000 to 466 in 2010, a growth of 4.48 percent. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, a drop of 5.88 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #45,804 | -1.28% |
| Count | 446 | 466 | 4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adelstein
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Adelstein identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of about 2.74 percent over the decade. In 2000, nearly 97 percent were white, decreasing to about 94 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identities among those bearing the surname, increasing from 0 percent in 2000 to 1.72 and 1.07 percent respectively in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.57 percent to 3 percent. No changes were recorded for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 94.21% | -2.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 3% | 91.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |