Find out how popular the last name Adakai is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Adakai.

Adakai, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Adakai surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adakai in America

Adakai is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adakai surname appeared 151 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Adakai.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adakai to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Adakai

The surname ADAKAI originates from the island of Borneo, which is now part of Indonesia and Malaysia. It can be traced back to the 13th century when it was used by the Dayak people, an indigenous group living in the interior regions of Borneo. The name ADAKAI is believed to be derived from the Dayak word "adaka," which means "brave" or "courageous."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name ADAKAI can be found in a manuscript from the 15th century, which describes a Dayak chieftain named Adakai Lembang who led his people in a battle against invaders from neighboring islands. This manuscript provides valuable insights into the history and culture of the Dayak people during that era.

In the 17th century, the name ADAKAI appeared in Dutch colonial records, as the Dutch East India Company had established trading posts in Borneo. These records mention an Adakai village located in the interior of the island, suggesting that the name was associated with a specific geographical location.

Notable individuals with the surname ADAKAI throughout history include:

1. Adakai Alung (1785-1862), a renowned Dayak warrior and leader who played a pivotal role in defending his tribe against Dutch colonial forces.
2. Adakai Batin (1822-1897), a skilled navigator and explorer who charted many of the river systems in Borneo, aiding in the mapping of the island's interior.
3. Adakai Lanyau (1867-1945), a respected shaman and healer who was widely revered for her knowledge of traditional Dayak medicine and spiritual practices.
4. Adakai Sabang (1902-1978), an influential educator who established several schools in remote Dayak villages, promoting literacy and preserving the cultural heritage of his people.
5. Adakai Meri (1931-2011), a renowned artist and sculptor whose works celebrated the traditions and mythology of the Dayak culture, earning international recognition.

The name ADAKAI has also been associated with several place names in Borneo, such as Adakai River, Adakai Mountain, and the village of Kampung Adakai, which further reinforces its deep roots in the region's geography and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adakai

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Adakai.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Adakai was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Adakai has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Adakai was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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