Adams as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Adams?

According to the 2010 census, there are 427,865 people with the surname Adams in the United States. Adams is the 42nd most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Adams?

About 0.14% Americans have the last name Adams.

This means 1 in 722 people are named Adams.

Is the Last Name Adams Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Adams grew by 3.6%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Adams are Black?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Adams in the United States.

Race Percent
White74.02%
Black19.90%
Hispanic2.57%
Multiracial2.16%
Native American0.79%
Asian0.56%