Adam is a surname.[1]

The surname Adam is most prevalent in Sudan, and has the most bearer density in Maldives.[2]

People with the surname

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Scottish Adam family members

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  • William Adam (1689–1748), Scottish architect and builder, born near Kirkcaldy, Fife
    • John Adam (1721–1792), born near Kirkcaldy, eldest son of William, architect and builder
      • William Adam (1751–1839), only son of John Adam, Member of Parliament and judge
        • Charles Adam (1780–1853), second son of William Adam (1751–1839), British naval officer
          • William Patrick Adam (1823–1881), son of Charles Adam, British Liberal politician, Governor of Madras 1880–1881
        • Frederick Adam (1784–1853), fourth son of William Adam (1751–1839), General in the British Army, Governor of Madras 1832–1837
    • Robert Adam (1728–1792), born near Kirkcaldy, second son of William. Architect, interior designer and furniture designer, originator of the "Adam style"
    • James Adam (1732–1794), born in Edinburgh, third son of William. Architect and furniture designer, business partner of Robert

See also

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References

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Notes

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  1. ^ Hanks, P.; Coates, R.; McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. OUP Oxford. p. 12. ISBN 978-0-19-252747-9.
  2. ^ "Adam Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History".
  3. ^ "Noted trial lawyer Bidwell Adam dies". Clarion-Ledger. 1982-12-22. p. 11. Retrieved 2022-10-30.