ADDAMS
Addams
The surname Addams is of English origin and is derived from the name Adam, which means 'man' or 'red earth'. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named Adam.
The Addams surname has been found in various regions of the United Kingdom, particularly in England, dating back to medieval times. It is suggested that early bearers of the surname were likely to be local landowners or farmers.
One of the most famous bearers of the surname Addams is Charles Addams, an American cartoonist known for creating "The Addams Family," a satirical and macabre fictional household that has been adapted into various television shows, movies, and other media.
Today, the surname Addams continues to be found in Britain and other English-speaking countries, with descendants of various branches of the family contributing to different fields such as literature, art, and entertainment.
There are approximately 113 people named Addams in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Addams.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Carlos
- Christopher
- Darren
- Darrin
- Dean
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Robert
- Ryan
- Shaun
- William
Female
- Alexandra
- Betty
- Beverley
- Claire
- Esther
- Jann
- Lisa
- Rozanne
- Sarah
- Susan