Explore the Family Name Ady
The meaning of Ady
English: variant of Adey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ady in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Ady surname has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 35,522 in 2000, it climbed to 33,241 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 6.42%. The number of individuals bearing this last name also experienced an uptick during this period, growing from 599 to 688 — a rise of nearly 15%. Similarly, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people increased slightly from 0.22 to 0.23, marking a 4.55% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #33,241 | 6.42% |
| Count | 599 | 688 | 14.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ady
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Ady surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as White decreased by 8.3%, moving from 91.15% to 83.58%. Those identifying as Black or Hispanic saw significant increases, with their proportions growing by 135.56% and 138.81% respectively. The portion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native was previously not recorded (marked as "S" for suppressed), but by 2010 these groups made up 1.02% and 1.74% respectively. Lastly, the percentage of individuals indicating they belong to two or more races grew by 13.17% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.15% | 83.58% | -8.3% |
| Black | 2.84% | 6.69% | 135.56% |
| Two or More Races | 3.34% | 3.78% | 13.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 3.2% | 138.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |