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

Adao, 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 Adao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adao in America

Adao is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adao surname appeared 271 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 Adao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adao 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 Adao

The surname ADAO is believed to have originated in Portugal, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. This name is thought to be derived from the Portuguese word "Adão," which translates to "Adam" in English, a reference to the biblical figure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ADAO surname can be found in the "Livro de Linhagens" (Book of Lineages), a medieval Portuguese genealogical manuscript compiled in the 13th century. This document mentions several individuals bearing the ADAO surname, indicating its existence during that time period.

During the 15th century, the ADAO surname appeared in various historical records, such as land deeds and municipal documents, particularly in the northern regions of Portugal. This suggests that the name was well-established in certain areas of the country.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named João ADAO (1524-1597) gained prominence as a renowned Portuguese architect and military engineer. He is credited with designing several fortifications and buildings, including the São João Baptista Fort in Angra do Heroísmo, Azores.

Another historical figure bearing the ADAO surname was Luís ADAO (1672-1719), a Portuguese Jesuit priest and philosopher. He authored several works on theology and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the 18th century, the ADAO surname can be found in records related to the Portuguese colonial expansion in Brazil. Manoel ADAO (1715-1782), a wealthy landowner and entrepreneur, played a significant role in the development of the sugar industry in the northeastern region of Brazil.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the ADAO surname was José ADAO (1840-1912), a Portuguese writer and journalist. He was known for his contributions to the literary and cultural scene of his time, publishing several novels and short stories.

Another figure of note was Maria ADAO (1876-1955), a Portuguese educator and advocate for women's rights. She played a pivotal role in establishing educational opportunities for women in Portugal and fought for gender equality.

While the ADAO surname is predominantly associated with Portugal, it has also spread to other regions, particularly through Portuguese emigration and colonial expansion. However, its origins and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the medieval era in Portugal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adao

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

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

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