Explore the Family Name Adonis
How common is the last name Adonis in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Adonis has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,676th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had jumped to 53,538th—a change of nearly 20 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 277 to 386 during the same period. Consequently, the proportion of people named Adonis per 100,000 population rose by 30 percent, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #53,538 | 19.7% |
| Count | 277 | 386 | 39.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.13 | 30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adonis
The Decennial U.S. Census information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Adonis shows notable changes over the decade. While the majority identified as Black, increasing slightly from 60.65 percent in 2000 to 63.47 percent in 2010, there were significant shifts in other groups. Hispanic identification almost doubled, rising from 5.05 percent to 9.33 percent. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by nearly 20 percent, and those identifying as two or more races dropped by over half. Identification as American Indian and Alaskan Native was completely absent in 2010 data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly increased from 12.27 in 2000 to 12.95 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60.65% | 63.47% | 4.65% |
| White | 12.27% | 12.95% | 5.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.16% | 12.18% | -19.66% |
| Hispanic | 5.05% | 9.33% | 84.75% |
| Two or More Races | 4.33% | 2.07% | -52.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.53% | 0% | -100% |