Adamski
A Polish surname meaning “son of Adam” or “belonging to Adam.”
The #9,149 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 86,580 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Adamski is a Polish surname built from the personal name Adam plus the suffix -ski, which in Polish surnames often formed an adjectival or family-name ending. In this case it most naturally means “of Adam” or “from Adam’s line,” making it a patronymic surname. The given name Adam ultimately comes from Hebrew, traditionally understood as “man” or “earth.”
History
The surname is especially associated with Poland and Polish diaspora communities. Like many Polish names in -ski, it became hereditary and spread more widely through migration to North America and elsewhere. English-language records sometimes simplify or preserve the original spelling, though related forms may be adapted in different countries.
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Fun fact
The -ski ending is one reason Adamski can sound aristocratic to English speakers, even when it simply marks family connection in Polish naming practice.