Explore the Family Name Adgate
The meaning of Adgate
English: perhaps a variant of Agate.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Adgate in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Adgate saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 65,862nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it fell to 68,122nd place, representing a 3.43% drop. Despite its decline in rank, the number of people bearing the Adgate name actually increased from 281 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, resulting in a 2.85% growth in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #68,122 | -3.43% |
| Count | 281 | 289 | 2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adgate
In terms of ethnicity, the Adgate surname is predominantly identified with White individuals according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, around 98.58% of people with this surname were White, although this proportion slightly reduced to 94.81% in 2010. Interestingly, the decade also saw the emergence of diversity within the bearers of the Adgate surname. The 2010 census reported that 2.42% identified as Hispanic, and 1.73% indicated they belonged to two or more races. There were no reports of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 94.81% | -3.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |