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

Adkison, 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 Adkison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adkison in America

Adkison is the 10085th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adkison surname appeared 3,196 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 Adkison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adkison 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 Adkison

The surname Adkison has its origins in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ad" meaning "at" and "cyc" meaning "oak," referring to someone who lived near an oak tree or an oak forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where a person named Radulphus Adekynessone is mentioned. This suggests that the surname had already been in use by that time, possibly originating even earlier in the previous century.

During the medieval period, the surname was often spelled in various ways, including Adekyn, Adekin, and Adkin, reflecting the variations in local dialects and scribal practices. These alternative spellings provide insight into the name's evolution over time.

The Adkison surname has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Robert Adkison, born in 1552 in Oxfordshire, England. He served as a member of the Honourable Artillery Company, a prestigious military organization in London.

Another prominent figure was William Adkison, born in 1621 in Yorkshire, England. He was a merchant and a member of the East India Company, playing a significant role in the expansion of British trade in the Indian subcontinent during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, John Adkison, born in 1734 in Warwickshire, England, gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and horologist. His timepieces were highly sought after and are now considered valuable antiques.

Moving into the 19th century, Elizabeth Adkison, born in 1805 in Gloucestershire, England, made her mark as an educator and author. She published several books on teaching methods and advocated for the advancement of education for women.

Finally, one of the more recent notable individuals with the Adkison surname was George Adkison, born in 1879 in Lancashire, England. He was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Manchester, including the Manchester Central Library and the Midland Hotel.

While the Adkison surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, carried by generations of descendants and immigrants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adkison

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

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

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