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

Adde, 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 Adde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adde in America

Adde is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adde surname appeared 164 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 Adde.

The history of the last name Adde

The surname ADDE is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old German word "adal," which means "noble" or "of noble descent." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who belonged to the nobility or were associated with the aristocracy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ADDE can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from Bavaria, dating back to the 12th century. In this codex, there is a reference to a person named "Adde von Regensburg," who was a nobleman from the city of Regensburg.

Another notable mention of the name ADDE appears in the Weingarten Monastery Chronicles, a historical record kept by the Benedictine monks of the Weingarten Abbey in southern Germany. In this chronicle, there is an entry from the year 1267 that mentions a knight named "Heinrich Adde" who participated in a local tournament.

During the 14th century, the name ADDE also appeared in various land registers and property records in the regions of Swabia and Franconia. This suggests that the name was associated with landowners and individuals of some social standing during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname ADDE was Johannes Adde, born in 1415 in the town of Augsburg, Bavaria. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who studied at the University of Paris and later became a professor at the University of Ingolstadt.

Another notable figure with the surname ADDE was Christoph Adde, born in 1537 in Nuremberg. He was a prominent goldsmith and engraver, known for his intricate metalwork and engravings on armor and weapons. Some of his works can be found in museums and private collections across Europe.

In the 17th century, a family of ADDE's settled in the town of Bamberg, where they became successful merchants and landowners. One member of this family, Johann Friedrich Adde (1652-1718), was a respected businessman and served as a member of the town council.

During the 18th century, the name ADDE also appeared in various church records and parish registers across southern Germany, indicating that the name had spread to different regions over time.

One of the more recent individuals with the surname ADDE was Wilhelm Adde (1835-1915), a German artist and painter who specialized in landscape and genre paintings. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and several of his works are displayed in art galleries and museums in Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adde

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

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 Adde 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.

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

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