Explore the Family Name Adnan
The meaning of Adnan
Muslim: from the Arabic personal name ʿAdnān, originally borne by a traditional ancestor of the North Arabian tribes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Adnan in the United States?
The surname Adnan saw significant growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 88,083rd but moved up to position 40,745 by 2010, marking a change of 53.74 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 196 to 536 during this decade, signifying an increase of 173.47 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also rose substantially from 0.07 to 0.18, indicating a surge of 157.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #40,745 | 53.74% |
| Count | 196 | 536 | 173.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.18 | 157.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adnan
Ethnicity-wise, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the surname Adnan identified as Asian/Pacific Islander both in 2000 and 2010. This ethnic group's representation grew from 63.27 percent to 73.69 percent, marking a change of 16.47 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 18.88 percent to 16.79 percent. There was also a notable decline in those identifying as Black or with two or more races - decreasing by 57.35 percent and 43.33 percent respectively. The Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native groups had no change, remaining at 0 percent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 63.27% | 73.69% | 16.47% |
| White | 18.88% | 16.79% | -11.07% |
| Two or More Races | 10.2% | 5.78% | -43.33% |
| Black | 6.12% | 2.61% | -57.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |