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
School 5,210
Private Means 444
Farm Labourer 407
General Labourer 371
Labourer 349
General Servant (domestic) 330
Coal Miner Hewer 273
Dressmaker 257
None 246
Farmer 241
Domestic Servant 227
Clerk 187
At School 179
House Painter 171
At Home 154
Laundress 150
Dress Maker 148
Carpenter 145
Shop Assistant 144
Bricklayer 128
Housekeeper 128
House Keeper 124
Assisting In The Business 120
Scholar 116
Cook (domestic) 110

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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