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

Adamaitis, 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 Adamaitis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adamaitis in America

Adamaitis is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adamaitis surname appeared 106 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 Adamaitis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adamaitis 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 Adamaitis

The surname Adamaitis is of Lithuanian origin, traced back to the 16th century in the regions of Samogitia and Aukštaitija. It is derived from the Lithuanian word "Adomaitis," meaning "son of Adomas" or "descendant of Adam." This patronymic naming convention was common in Lithuanian culture during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adamaitis can be found in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania's historical records from the late 16th century. These documents mention individuals bearing this surname living in various towns and villages across the country.

In the 17th century, the Adamaitis name appeared in several parish records and local registries, particularly in the areas around Kaunas and Vilnius. This suggests that the surname had spread across different regions of Lithuania by that time.

A notable figure with the surname Adamaitis was Jurgis Adamaitis (1749-1815), a Lithuanian Catholic priest and author who wrote several religious texts and sermons in the Lithuanian language. His contributions helped preserve and promote the Lithuanian literary tradition during a period of cultural suppression.

Another historical figure was Juozas Adamaitis (1810-1886), a Lithuanian landowner and philanthropist who supported the establishment of schools and cultural institutions in his hometown of Panevėžys. His family's estate played a role in the development of the local community.

In the late 19th century, Antanas Adamaitis (1864-1932) was a prominent Lithuanian journalist and activist who advocated for Lithuanian independence. He founded several newspapers and was actively involved in the Lithuanian National Revival movement.

During the 20th century, Juozas Adamaitis (1898-1971) was a Lithuanian-American architect who designed numerous buildings in the Chicago area, including churches, schools, and residential structures. His work influenced the architectural landscape of the city's Lithuanian community.

Historically, variations of the Adamaitis surname have included spellings such as Adomaitis, Adamovicz, and Adamowicz, reflecting the influence of different languages and regional dialects in Lithuania over time.

While the surname Adamaitis is not among the most common in Lithuania today, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have contributed to various aspects of Lithuanian culture, literature, and societal development throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adamaitis

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

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 Adamaitis 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 Adamaitis 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 Adamaitis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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