2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Adamovic
Derived from the given name Adam, indicating the "son of Adam" or "descendant of Adam."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Adamovic. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Adamovic surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Adamovic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Adamovic, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Adamovic
The surname Adamovic is of Serbian origin, originating in the Balkan region during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Slavic root "Adam," which means "man" or "human." The suffix "-ovic" was commonly used in Serbian and Croatian surnames to indicate patronymic descent, signifying "son of Adam."
One of the earliest known references to the Adamovic surname can be traced back to the 14th century, when a nobleman named Vuk Adamovic was mentioned in a charter issued by the Serbian King Stefan Milutin. This document recorded land grants and privileges bestowed upon loyal nobles and families during that era.
In the 15th century, the Adamovic name appeared in various administrative records and chronicles of the Serbian Despotate, a medieval Serbian state that existed from the late 14th to the early 16th century. Notably, Radič Adamović was a prominent Serbian diplomat and statesman who served under Despot Stefan Lazarević in the early 1400s.
During the Ottoman rule over Serbia, which lasted from the late 15th to the early 19th century, the Adamovic surname can be found in tax registers and census records maintained by the Ottoman authorities. One notable figure from this period was Jovan Adamović, a Serbian merchant and trader who lived in the 17th century and was involved in trade networks spanning the Balkans and Central Europe.
In the 19th century, as Serbian nationalism and the movement for independence from the Ottoman Empire gained momentum, several individuals with the Adamovic surname played significant roles. Miloš Adamović (1804-1863) was a Serbian writer, journalist, and political activist who advocated for Serbian rights and cultural expression.
Another prominent figure was Jovan Adamović (1818-1900), a Serbian military officer and politician who fought in the Serbian-Turkish Wars and later served as the Minister of War and Minister of Finance in the Principality of Serbia.
Throughout history, the Adamovic surname has been associated with various notable individuals in diverse fields, such as literature, art, and academia. For example, Radomir Adamović (1912-1989) was a renowned Serbian poet and translator, while Ivan Adamović (1908-1967) was a respected Serbian painter known for his expressionist works.
While the Adamovic surname has its roots in the Balkans, it has since spread to other regions and countries due to migration and diaspora communities. However, it remains closely tied to its Serbian heritage and the rich cultural traditions of the Balkan region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Adamovic
Among Census respondents with the surname Adamovic, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Adamovic bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Adamovic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.0% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Adamovic
Adamovic appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+11 bearers (+10.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,211 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.8%) | Up 11,211 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Adamovic surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #147,221 | 7.1% |
| Count | 102 | 113 | 10.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 26.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Adamovic bearers went from 102 to 113 (+10.8% change). The surname moved up 11,211 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #147,221.
FAQ
Adamovic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Adamovic?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Adamovic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Adamovic?
Adamovic ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Adamovic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Adamovic.
Has Adamovic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Adamovic went from 102 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 11 (+10.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Adamovic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Adamovic, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Adamovic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.0% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Adamovic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.0%), Hispanic (2.7%), Black (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Adamovic (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Adamovic mean?
Derived from the given name Adam, indicating the "son of Adam" or "descendant of Adam." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Adamovic (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Adamovic?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.