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

Adkerson, 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 Adkerson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adkerson in America

Adkerson is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adkerson surname appeared 282 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 Adkerson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adkerson 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 Adkerson

The surname Adkerson has its origins in England, specifically in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "ad" meaning "at" and "ker" meaning "marsh" or "bog," suggesting that the original bearers of this name lived near a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Adkerson surname can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where it appears as "Adkyrson." This variant spelling provides insight into the name's evolution over time, as regional dialects and scribal interpretations influenced its written form.

During the 16th century, the Adkerson name appeared in various parish records and court rolls across Yorkshire and Lancashire. One notable example is John Adkerson, born in 1532 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, who is mentioned in the Wakefield Manor Court Rolls of 1555.

As people migrated and surnames became more widespread, the Adkerson name was carried to other parts of England. In the 17th century, records show instances of the name in London and the surrounding areas, suggesting that members of the Adkerson family had relocated from the northern regions.

One prominent figure bearing the Adkerson surname was Sir Thomas Adkerson (1658-1721), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Lincolnshire. He played a significant role in the development of the local economy and was a prominent figure in the community.

In the 18th century, the Adkerson surname continued to appear in various records, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. One notable individual from this period was Elizabeth Adkerson (1742-1812), a renowned author and playwright from Leeds, whose works were widely acclaimed in literary circles.

As the 19th century dawned, the Adkerson name spread further across the British Isles and eventually to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, as migration and colonization increased.

Throughout its history, the Adkerson surname has been associated with various occupations and social classes, from farmers and tradesmen to professionals and businesspeople. While the name's origins can be traced back to specific regions in northern England, its bearers have made their mark across various fields and locations over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adkerson

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

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

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