Explore the Family Name Adi
The meaning of Adi
Muslim: from Arabic ʿAdī, denoting descent from or association with the tribe of Banu ʿAdī, a branch of Quraysh, named after the progenitor ʿAdī ibn Kaʿb.
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How common is the last name Adi in the United States?
The surname "Adi" has experienced a considerable rise in popularity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 63,812 in popularity but jumped significantly in the following decade to the 46,314th spot, marking an increase of 27.42%. The count of people bearing this surname also grew by 57.53%, from 292 individuals in 2000 to 460 in 2010. This growth is also reflected in the proportion per 100k people measurement, which saw a 45.45% rise, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #46,314 | 27.42% |
| Count | 292 | 460 | 57.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.16 | 45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adi
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Adi", the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates several shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, most bearers of the surname identified as White (62.67%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (16.10%), Black (8.22%), two or more races (9.59%), and Hispanic (3.42%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (60.87%), the percentages had changed for other groups. There was an increase among those identifying as Black (12.17%) and Hispanic (4.57%), and a slight increase among Asian/Pacific Islanders (17.17%). However, there was a notable decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping to 5.22%. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.67% | 60.87% | -2.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.1% | 17.17% | 6.65% |
| Black | 8.22% | 12.17% | 48.05% |
| Two or More Races | 9.59% | 5.22% | -45.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 4.57% | 33.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |