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 5,672
Agricultural Labourer 1,004
Labourer 716
Domestic Servant 349
General Servant 319
Dress Maker 272
Laundress 223
Carpenter 212
Servant 192
Annuitant 154
Coal Miner 152
Tailor 137
House Keeper 135
Gardener 130
Shoe Maker 124
Lace Maker 120
Farm Labourer 115
Farmer 99
Blacksmith 97
Cook 93
Charwoman 93
Farm Servant 89
Nurse 87
Painter 86
Butcher 81

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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