Adams Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Adams Name Meaning: Derived from the given name 'Adam'. Adding 's' to the surname indicates 'son of Adam'.

Originly from the Hebrew name Adam which was borne by the first man ,with references to Genesis. Hebrew word 'Adama' meaning Earth connects the name to Zeus the Greek legend who formed the first human beings from earth.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Adams Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Adams family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 3,274
Agricultural Labourer 1,106
House Servant 532
Labourer 447
At Home 331
Dress Maker 279
Farm Labourer 263
Servant 244
Annuitant 154
General Servant 154
Laundress 152
Carpenter 143
Lace Maker 122
Shoe Maker 122
Pauper 122
House Keeper 109
Scholar At Home 100
Tailor 97
Coal Miner 97
Errand Boy 81
Gardener 81
Cook 80
Farm Servant 79
Ag Lab 75
Nurse 71

Adams Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Adams 100% 299,942
2 Dames 60% 2,321
3 Addams 83% 2,049
4 Adamas 83% 1,145
5 Adames 83% 1,086
6 Dimes 40% 965
7 Odams 80% 830
8 Dams 80% 696
9 Admas 60% 372
10 Dumas 40% 219
11 Adoms 80% 161
12 Adems 80% 139

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

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