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

Addis, 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 Addis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Addis in America

Addis is the 9135th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Addis surname appeared 3,574 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Addis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Addis 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 Addis

The surname Addis is believed to have its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the town of Addis or Addis Combe, located in Somerset. The name itself is likely derived from the Old English words "ead" meaning prosperity, and "hisc" meaning a marsh or wet meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Addis can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Addis" and "Addiscombe." This suggests that the name was already established in parts of southern England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, historical records show a John de Addis living in Somerset, indicating the continued presence of the name in the region. Around the same time, a William de Addis is mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Addyes" and "Addyes Combe," reflecting the local pronunciation and spelling variations common at the time. One notable bearer of the name was Richard Addis (c. 1540-1602), an English Catholic recusant and landowner from Gloucestershire.

In the 17th century, the name Addis can be found in parish records across various counties, including Somerset, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire. A prominent figure from this period was Thomas Addis (1635-1702), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Milston in Wiltshire.

Moving into the 18th century, the Addis family had established itself in various parts of England, with members documented in counties like Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. One notable individual was John Addis (1725-1786), an English historian and topographer known for his works on Wiltshire and Somerset.

The 19th century saw the Addis name spread further across England and beyond. Sir John Addis (1811-1881) was a notable British civil servant and politician who served as the Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1869 to 1870. Another prominent figure was John Addis (1837-1905), an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire.

As the name Addis continued to disperse, it also found its way to other parts of the world, carried by English migrants and settlers. However, the bulk of historical records and notable bearers of the name can be traced back to its English origins, particularly in the southern counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Addis

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

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

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