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

Adamich, 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 Adamich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adamich in America

Adamich is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adamich surname appeared 130 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 Adamich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adamich 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 Adamich

The surname Adamich has its origins in Croatia, stemming from the early medieval period around the 10th century. It is derived from the Slavic root "Adam," meaning "man" or "earth," suggesting the name may have been bestowed upon someone who worked the land or was considered a strong, hardy individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 13th-century manuscript from the Dalmatian region of Croatia, referring to a landowner named Adamich Petar. In the 14th century, records from the town of Rijeka mention an Adamich family who were prominent merchants and traders.

During the Renaissance period, the name was found in various coastal towns of Croatia, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such person was Ivan Adamich, a 16th-century sea captain from the island of Korčula, who gained recognition for his successful voyages and trading expeditions.

As the Adamich family spread throughout the Croatian territories, variations in spelling emerged, such as Adamić and Adamović. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic variations within the Slavic languages.

One of the most notable figures in Croatian history with the surname Adamich was Ante Adamich (1766-1828), a distinguished writer and philosopher who played a significant role in the Croatian National Revival movement. His works contributed to the preservation and promotion of Croatian culture and language.

Another prominent individual was Mihovil Adamich (1842-1916), a Croatian architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Zagreb, including the Croatian National Theatre and the Academy of Sciences and Arts.

In the 20th century, Josip Adamich (1910-1983) was a renowned Croatian sculptor and artist, known for his monumental public works and abstract sculptures that adorned various cities across the country.

While the surname Adamich has its roots in Croatia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period in the Balkan region, where it held significance as a name associated with strength, resilience, and a connection to the land.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adamich

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

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

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