Explore the Family Name Adolf
The meaning of Adolf
German and Dutch: from the ancient Germanic personal name Athaulf, composed of the Old High German elements ad (short form of adal ‘noble’) + (w)ulf ‘wolf’. The surname of German origin is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine) and Czechia. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Gottlieb, Horst, Reinhold, Rinehart, Waltraud.
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How common is the last name Adolf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Adolf saw minor shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it dipped slightly from 28,256th to 28,704th, a small decline of 1.59%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 797 to 830, marking a growth of 4.14%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased marginally by 6.67% over the decade, further emphasizing the subtle changes in popularity for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,256 | #28,704 | -1.59% |
| Count | 797 | 830 | 4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adolf
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Adolf also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 95.11%, but this percentage dropped to 92.17% by 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the surname Adolf grew by an impressive 83.44%, although this demographic still only accounted for a small portion at 2.77% in 2010. The Black community also saw an increase from 2.13% to 2.29%. Interestingly, while no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, there was a slight increase to 1.33% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.11% | 92.17% | -3.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.77% | 83.44% |
| Black | 2.13% | 2.29% | 7.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |