2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Adis
A variant of Adams, derived from the Hebrew name Adam, meaning "man" or "of the red earth."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Adis. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Adis surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Adis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Adis, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.2%. The next largest groups are Black (7.5%) and Hispanic (5.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Adis
The surname ADIS is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It likely derived from the Old German word "adi," which meant "noble" or "of noble birth." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone of high social status or from a respected family lineage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ADIS can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 11th century. In these records, a nobleman named Adis von Sommerschenburg is mentioned, indicating the presence of the name in that area during that time period.
In the 13th century, the name ADIS appeared in various forms, such as "Adiz" and "Adys," in chronicles and records from the region of the Holy Roman Empire. One notable figure was Adis von Rheinstein, a knight who participated in the Sixth Crusade in the 1240s.
During the 15th century, the name ADIS gained prominence in the city of Nuremberg, which was a major center of trade and culture in Germany at the time. Records from the Nuremberg Chronicle, a famous illustrated historical text, mention an Adis Wöllner, a wealthy merchant and member of the city council.
In the 16th century, the ADIS surname was associated with the Protestant Reformation movement. One of the early followers of Martin Luther was Hans Adis, a scholar and theologian from Saxony, who lived from 1490 to 1562.
Another notable figure with the surname ADIS was Johann Adis, a German composer and organist who lived from 1595 to 1667. He was known for his contributions to the development of the Protestant church music tradition.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the ADIS name continued to be found in various regions of Germany, with some individuals holding positions of prominence in local governments, the clergy, and academic institutions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Adis
Among Census respondents with the surname Adis, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.2%. The next largest groups are Black (7.5%) and Hispanic (5.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Adis bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Adis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.2% · 84
- Black or African American7.5% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.7% · 5
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Adis
Adis appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+13 bearers (+11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,429 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-16 bearers (-13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,012 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+11.9%) | Up 3,429 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-13.1%) | Down 15,012 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Adis surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #152,339 | -10.9% |
| Count | 122 | 106 | -13.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Adis bearers went from 122 to 106 (-13.1% change). The surname moved down 15,012 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #152,339.
FAQ
Adis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Adis?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Adis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Adis?
Adis ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Adis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Adis.
Has Adis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Adis went from 122 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 16 (-13.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Adis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Adis, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.2%. The next largest groups are Black (7.5%) and Hispanic (5.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Adis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.2% (84 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Adis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.2%), Black (7.5%), Hispanic (5.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Adis (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Adis mean?
A variant of Adams, derived from the Hebrew name Adam, meaning "man" or "of the red earth." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Adis (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Adis?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Adis on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.