Son of Adam; son of man
Adams is a patronymic surname of Hebrew origin, meaning 'son of Adam.' The root name Adam is derived from the Hebrew word 'adamah,' referring to the red earth or clay from which the first man was created.
Less common today
Adams isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,565 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the television drama series · The Fosters
While a neighborhood name, it is often cited in discussions of the surname as a given name
