Adam Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Adam Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Adam family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 56
Agricultural Labourer 52
Independent 34
Labourer 27
Shoe Maker 17
Male Servant 15
Farmer 14
Tailor 6
Laundress 6
Carpenter 5
Baker 5
Apprentice 5
Dress Maker 5
Servant 5
Ag Labourer 4
Mason 4
Pupil 4
Scholar 4
Clerk 4
Engineer 4
Cotton Tape Weaver 4
Silk Weaver 3
Traveller 3
Groom 3
Carrier 3

Adam Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Adam 100% 11,903
2 Deem 25% 864
3 Odam 75% 848
4 Dum 50% 684
5 Deam 50% 645
6 Dam 75% 309
7 Dame 50% 277
8 Edom 50% 259
9 Odom 50% 209
10 Addam 80% 147
11 Dime 25% 134
12 Dume 25% 129
13 Odiam 60% 120

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The surname Adam is the most popular version of all its varients

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