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

Adom, 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 Adom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adom in America

Adom is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adom surname appeared 161 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 Adom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adom 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 Adom

The surname ADOM is of Anglo-Saxon origin, originating in England during the 7th to 11th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Adomar," which is composed of the elements "ead" meaning prosperity or fortune, and "mær" meaning famous or renowned.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ADOM can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a great survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Adomer," referring to a landholder in the county of Gloucestershire.

During the Middle Ages, the name ADOM was primarily concentrated in the southern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. It was also found in various spellings such as Adomare, Adomer, and Adoumere, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spelling during that period.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir John Adom, a knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France. He is mentioned in chronicles of the time for his bravery in battle against the Saracens in the Holy Land.

Another prominent figure with the surname ADOM was William Adom, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century. He is recorded as having served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1440 and played a significant role in the city's governance and trade affairs.

In the 16th century, the name ADOM was associated with the village of Adomer in the county of Somerset. This place name, derived from the Old English words "ead" and "mere" meaning "prosperous pool," likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in that region.

One notable bearer from this period was John Adom (1510-1580), a clergyman and scholar who served as the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. He was known for his contributions to the theological debates of the English Reformation.

During the 17th century, the name ADOM was also found in various parts of England, including the counties of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire. A notable figure from this time was Richard Adom (1620-1675), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament who represented the borough of Banbury in the English Parliament.

Throughout its history, the surname ADOM has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, clergy, merchants, and landowners. While not as widespread as some other English surnames, it has maintained a presence in various regions of England over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adom

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

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

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