What does ADAMS mean?

Definitions for ADAMS
ˈæd əmzadams

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Adams, Sam Adams, Samuel Adamsnoun

    American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

  2. Adams, John Quincy Adams, President Adams, President John Quincy Adamsnoun

    6th President of the United States; son of John Adams (1767-1848)

  3. Adams, John Adams, President Adams, President John Adamsnoun

    2nd President of the United States (1735-1826)

  4. Adams, Mount Adamsnoun

    a mountain peak in southwestern Washington in the Cascade Range (12,307 feet high)

Wiktionary

  1. Adamsnoun

    derived from Adam.

ChatGPT

  1. adams

    Adams is a common surname of English and Scottish origin. It means "son of Adam" derived from its Hebrew meaning "red" or "made from earth". The name can also pertain to various landmarks, places or establishments, specifically named after a person with the surname Adams. This could refer to several notable figures in history, such as former U.S. presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams or philosopher and author Henry Adams.

  2. adams

    Adams is a common surname of English and Scottish origin, meaning "son of Adam." It can also refer to various places in the United States, including towns, counties, or streets. Additionally, it can be a references to several notable individuals such as President John Adams or physicist John Couch Adams. The usage and context can greatly alter the meaning.

  3. adams

    The term "Adams" is primarily used as a surname, originating from Hebrew culture, meaning "son of Adam". It is commonly found across English speaking countries. Notable figures with the surname include the 2nd and 6th U.S. presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams, as well as the famous photographer Ansel Adams. Additionally, it may refer to numerous locations in the United States, institutions, or even characters in books or films. The specific context determines its exact meaning.

  4. adams

    Adams is a common surname of English and Scottish origin. It means "son of Adam". It could also refer to various places in the United States, like Adams County or Adams city. Additionally, it can refer to certain public figures, such as John Adams, the 2nd president of the United States. The context or information provided will determine its specific meaning.

Wikidata

  1. Adams

    Adams is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 8,485 at the 2010 census.

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Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. ADAMS

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Adams is ranked #42 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Adams surname appeared 427,865 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 145 would have the surname Adams.

    74% or 316,706 total occurrences were White.
    19.9% or 85,145 total occurrences were Black.
    2.5% or 10,996 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    2.1% or 9,242 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    0.7% or 3,380 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
    0.5% or 2,396 total occurrences were Asian.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ADAMS in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ADAMS in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of ADAMS in a Sentence

  1. Arthur Mitchell:

    Can you imagine the audacity to take an African American and Diana Adams, the essence and purity of Caucasian dance, and to put them together on the stage ? everybody was against him. He knew what he was going against, and he said,' You know my dear, this has got to be perfect.'.

  2. Michael Adams:

    ( Brown) failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance under The NCAA rules when he did not report the violations about which he knew, and Michael Adams was not initially truthful during an interview with the The NCAA enforcement staff.

  3. An HHS spokesperson:

    Dr. Adams already participates in most meetings and events virtually, and will continue to do so. If the White House Medical Unit recommends any changes in Dr. Adams' practices, he will of course comply.

  4. Texas Tech statement:

    Adams was encouraging the student-athlete to be more receptive to coaching and referenced Bible verses about workers, teachers, parents, and slaves serving their masters. Adams immediately addressed this with the team and apologized, upon learning of the incident, Hocutt addressed this matter with Adams and issued him a written reprimand. Hocutt subsequently made the decision to suspend Adams effective immediately in order to conduct a more thorough inquiry of Adams’ interactions with his players and staff.

  5. Paul Schweit:

    Mayor Adams gave us a lot of hope when he came into office, he said to the public…that he wants to find a solution coming out of this pandemic, and we're asking for choice in the matter. Being told to get a shot or be terminated is an ultimatum. It's not a choice.

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