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

Admas, 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 Admas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Admas in America

Admas is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Admas surname appeared 104 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 Admas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Admas 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 Admas

The surname "ADMAS" is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "ædmæs," which means "at the masses" or "at the meadows." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify individuals who lived near or worked on meadows or grasslands.

The earliest recorded instance of the name "ADMAS" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1194, where a person named William Admas is mentioned. The name also appears in various other historical records throughout the centuries, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it is spelled "Ademasse."

One notable bearer of the surname "ADMAS" was Sir John Admas, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived during the 14th century. He was born in 1320 and served as a member of the King's Council under Edward III.

Another historical figure with this surname was Thomas Admas, a wealthy merchant from London who lived in the 16th century. He was born in 1525 and is known for his involvement in the wool trade, as well as his philanthropic efforts in supporting the construction of almshouses for the poor.

In the 17th century, there was a notable clergyman named Richard Admas, who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Ipswich, England. He was born in 1610 and is remembered for his influential sermons and writings on religious matters.

The surname "ADMAS" is also associated with the village of Admiston, which is located in Shropshire, England. This place name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "æt" and "mæs," meaning "at the meadows," further supporting the connection between the surname and its meadow-related origins.

Another notable bearer of the "ADMAS" surname was William Admas, a British explorer and navigator who lived in the 18th century. He was born in 1734 and is known for his voyages to the South Pacific, where he documented the customs and cultures of various indigenous populations.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "ADMAS" has undergone various spelling variations, including "Ademasse," "Addmas," and "Adammes," reflecting the evolution of language and the variations in record-keeping practices over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Admas

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

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

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