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

Adank, 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 Adank surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adank in America

Adank is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adank surname appeared 270 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 Adank.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adank 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 Adank

The surname Adank is of German origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the Germanic word "ado" or "adal," meaning "noble" or "of noble descent."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adank can be found in the historical records of the town of Nuremberg, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention several individuals bearing the surname, including a merchant named Hans Adank, who was born around 1570.

Interestingly, the name Adank also appears in some ancient manuscripts from the region, including a 17th-century document that details the ownership of land and property in the village of Adelshofen. This document lists several families with the surname Adank as landowners.

Over the centuries, the name Adank has undergone various spelling variations, such as Adanck, Adanke, and Adanken. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and transcription errors in historical records.

One notable individual bearing the surname Adank was Johann Adank, a renowned clockmaker who lived in the city of Augsburg during the late 17th century. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after and can still be found in various museums and private collections.

Another noteworthy figure was Heinrich Adank, a German philosopher and academic who lived from 1812 to 1888. He taught at several prestigious universities and was known for his contributions to the field of metaphysics.

The surname Adank was also carried by Wilhelm Adank, a German soldier who fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. He was awarded the Iron Cross for his bravery and valor on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, a branch of the Adank family settled in the town of Kirchheim unter Teck, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. This branch included several prominent figures, such as Karl Adank, a successful businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1845 to 1921.

While the surname Adank is relatively uncommon today, it continues to be carried by individuals of German descent, many of whom can trace their roots back to the regions where the name first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adank

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

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

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