Explore the Family Name Adjei
The meaning of Adjei
West African (Ghana): name found among the Ga and Akan peoples, a variant of Agyei.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Adjei in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Adjei has significantly gained popularity in the United States over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 38,263rd in terms of frequency with a count of 544. However, by 2010, the rank had risen to 21,204th and the count more than doubled to 1,238. This represents a substantial increase of 44.58% in rank and 127.57% in count within the span of ten years. The proportion per 100k also saw a significant increase of 110.0%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #21,204 | 44.58% |
| Count | 544 | 1,238 | 127.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.42 | 110% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adjei
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Adjei identify as Black. This ethnic group represented 93.57% of Adjeis in 2000 and increased slightly to 96.20% by 2010. The next most common ethnic identity among Adjeis is those who identify with two or more races, but this group saw a decrease from 3.49% to 1.86% during the same period. The percentage of Adjeis identifying as White also dropped, from 1.65% in 2000 to 0.81% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals recorded with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. There was a new appearance of Hispanic representation in 2010 at 0.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.57% | 96.2% | 2.81% |
| Two or More Races | 3.49% | 1.86% | -46.7% |
| White | 1.65% | 0.81% | -50.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |