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

Admire, 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 Admire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Admire in America

Admire is the 23725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Admire surname appeared 1,067 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 Admire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Admire 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 Admire

The surname "ADMIRE" is of English origin, with its roots dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the verb "to admire," which stems from the Latin word "admirari," meaning "to wonder at" or "to regard with respect and approval."

The name was initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who were held in high regard or admiration by their peers or communities. It may have been bestowed upon people who exhibited exceptional qualities, talents, or achievements that made them the subject of admiration.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "ADMIRE" can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Lewisham, Kent, England, where a Thomas Admire was mentioned in 1597. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various historical records, including the "Hearth Tax Rolls" of 1662-1666, which documented households and their tax liabilities. The surname "ADMIRE" was recorded in several counties across England, indicating its gradual spread and adoption.

Notable individuals with the surname "ADMIRE" throughout history include:

1. Sir John Admire (1620-1692), an English merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1684 to 1685.
2. William Admire (1735-1811), a British naval officer who participated in several significant battles during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.
3. Elizabeth Admire (1789-1867), a renowned English novelist and poet known for her romantic novels and vivid descriptions of the English countryside.
4. Robert Admire (1845-1923), an American inventor and entrepreneur who patented several innovative farming tools and agricultural machinery in the late 19th century.
5. Mary Admire (1912-1998), a prominent British educator and advocate for women's rights, who played a crucial role in establishing equal opportunities for women in higher education.

While the surname "ADMIRE" is not among the most common surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, military personnel, writers, inventors, and educators.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Admire

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

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

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