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

Adzema, 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 Adzema surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adzema in America

Adzema is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adzema surname appeared 114 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 Adzema.

The history of the last name Adzema

The surname ADZEMA is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "atzema," which referred to a type of salt marsh or swampy area. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or worked in such a region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ADZEMA name can be found in a Dutch census record from the year 1587, which lists a Willem Adzema residing in the town of Groningen. Another early reference is in the baptismal records of the Reformed Church of Amsterdam, where an Adriaan Adzema is mentioned in 1612.

In the 17th century, the ADZEMA name appears to have spread to other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and trade. In 1673, a merchant named Pieter Adzema is recorded as having been granted citizenship in the city of Hamburg, Germany.

A notable bearer of the ADZEMA name was Jan Adzema, a Dutch painter who lived from 1550 to 1617. He was known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in the Netherlands.

In the 18th century, the ADZEMA name can be found in some historical records from the United States. For instance, a Johannes Adzema is listed as having served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War from 1777 to 1783.

Another prominent figure with the ADZEMA surname was Dirk Adzema, a Dutch politician and jurist who lived from 1782 to 1856. He served as the mayor of the town of Leeuwarden and was also a member of the Provincial States of Friesland.

As the ADZEMA name spread across various regions, different spellings and variations emerged, such as Adsema, Adsma, and Adzma. These slight changes in spelling often occurred due to regional dialects or transcription errors in written records.

While the ADZEMA name is relatively uncommon today, it continues to hold historical significance as a surname with roots in the Netherlands and a connection to the Dutch language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adzema

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

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 Adzema 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.

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

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