Adams
Adams is a common surname of English origin. It is derived from the given name Adam, which itself originates from the Hebrew name אָדָם (Adam), meaning "man" or "earth". The surname Adams is widespread in English-speaking countries and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout history.
Notable People with the Surname Adams[edit | edit source]
- John Adams (1735–1826) - The second President of the United States and a Founding Father.
- John Quincy Adams (1767–1848) - The sixth President of the United States and son of John Adams.
- Samuel Adams (1722–1803) - An American statesman, political philosopher, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
- Douglas Adams (1952–2001) - An English author best known for his science fiction series "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy".
- Ansel Adams (1902–1984) - An American photographer and environmentalist known for his black-and-white landscape photographs of the American West.
Places Named Adams[edit | edit source]
- Adams County, Illinois - A county located in the state of Illinois, named after John Quincy Adams.
- Adams County, Ohio - A county located in the state of Ohio, named after John Adams.
- Adams, Massachusetts - A town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, named after Samuel Adams.
Related Surnames[edit | edit source]
- Adamson - A patronymic surname meaning "son of Adam".
- Addams - A variant of the surname Adams, often associated with the fictional Addams Family.
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