Explore the Family Name Adomaitis
The meaning of Adomaitis
Lithuanian: patronymic from the personal name Adomas, the Lithuanian form of Adam. Some characteristic forenames: Lithuanian Antanas, Domas, Vytautas.
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How common is the last name Adomaitis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Adomaitis has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 69,854 in 2000 to 73,215 in 2010, a drop of 4.81%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 262 to 265, a slight rise of 1.15%. The proportion per 100k people also witnessed a decrease of 10%, indicating that although the number of people with the Adomaitis surname increased, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #73,215 | -4.81% |
| Count | 262 | 265 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adomaitis
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Adomaitis, the Decennial U.S. Census data points to some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased from 94.66% in 2000 to 91.70% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, with a jump from 4.20% to 6.79%. No change was noted for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 91.7% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 6.79% | 61.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |