Explore the Family Name Adrien
The meaning of Adrien
French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the personal name Adrien, French form of Latin (H)adrianus (see Adrian). Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Emile, Flore, Francois, Gaspard, Henri, Jacques, Jean-Claude, Magalie, Yolette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Adrien in the United States?
The surname Adrien has seen a significant increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 48,380th in popularity but by 2010, it had risen to the 34,801st position marking a change of 28.07%. The count of individuals with the Adrien surname increased from 410 in 2000 to 649 in 2010, representing a growth of 58.29%. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people also grew by 46.67% from 0.15 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #34,801 | 28.07% |
| Count | 410 | 649 | 58.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.22 | 46.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adrien
The Decennial U.S. Census data also illustrates shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Adrien surname between 2000 and 2010. The data shows no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years. The number of people reporting two or more races decreased by 68.53%, going from 5.37% to 1.69%. White representation also saw a decline of 38.34%, reducing from 30.49% to 18.80%. Conversely, the Hispanic category experienced a slight increase of 2.82%, moving from 3.90% to 4.01%. However, the most significant change was observed in the Black community, which saw an increase of 26.62%; the representation rose from 59.51% in 2000 to 75.35% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.51% | 75.35% | 26.62% |
| White | 30.49% | 18.8% | -38.34% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 4.01% | 2.82% |
| Two or More Races | 5.37% | 1.69% | -68.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |