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

Adie, 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 Adie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adie in America

Adie is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adie surname appeared 301 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 Adie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adie 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 Adie

The surname Adie is believed to have originated in Scotland, particularly in the regions of Aberdeenshire and Angus. It is thought to have derived from the Gaelic personal name "Addie," which is a pet form of the name Adam. This name was first introduced to Scotland during the Middle Ages, likely through Norman influence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Adie can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 13th century, where a person named "Ade" is mentioned. In the 14th century, the surname appears in various Scottish records, with spellings such as "Adye," "Adhie," and "Aydye."

The surname Adie has also been associated with several place names in Scotland, such as Adie Hill in Angus and Adie's Well in Aberdeenshire. These place names may have influenced the adoption of the surname or vice versa.

Notable individuals with the surname Adie throughout history include:

1. William Adie (1786-1858), a Scottish chemist and author who wrote extensively on mineralogy and geology.
2. Richard Adie (1811-1886), a Scottish civil engineer and inventor, best known for his improvements to the marine chronometer.
3. Robert Adie (1775-1866), a Scottish philosopher and mathematician who served as the secretary of the Wernerian Natural History Society.
4. Alexander James Adie (1775-1858), a Scottish writer and poet who wrote extensively on Scottish history and culture.
5. John Adie (1655-1718), a Scottish minister and theologian who served as the principal of the University of Edinburgh.

While the surname Adie is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history rooted in Scotland, with various notable individuals bearing the name throughout the centuries. The name's connection to the Gaelic personal name "Addie" and its association with certain place names in Scotland add to its unique origins and significance within Scottish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adie

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

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

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