Explore the Family Name Adem
The meaning of Adem
Muslim (mainly Ethiopia) and Arabic: from the personal name Adem, a derivative (in Ethiopia) or a variant (among Arabs, e.g. in Algeria) of Arabic Ādam (see Adam 3). This form of the surname is also found among Christian Arabs (e.g. in Lebanon).
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How common is the last name Adem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Adem showed a substantial increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,058 and increased to 33,894 in 2010, marking a dramatic rise of 44.49%. Also, the count of people with this surname nearly doubled from 308 to 671 during the same period, an increase of 117.86%. This surge was reflected in the proportion per 100,000 population as well, which grew by 109.09% from 0.11 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #33,894 | 44.49% |
| Count | 308 | 671 | 117.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.23 | 109.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adem
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Adem, the data based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals significant shifts over the decade. The highest percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased by 27.94% from 65.58% in 2000 to 83.90% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, White, and Two or more races declined significantly, by 57.08%, 37.40%, and 83.61% respectively. There were also new entries for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in 2010, albeit with low proportions.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.58% | 83.9% | 27.94% |
| White | 17.86% | 11.18% | -37.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.87% | 2.09% | -57.08% |
| Two or More Races | 9.09% | 1.49% | -83.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |