Adams
[ˈæd.əmz]Meaning
English surname derived from the given name Adam
Background Story
Adams is a surname of English and Scottish origin, derived from the given name Adam. Related surnames include Addams and McAdam/MacAdam. It is also recorded as a given name in English, as a masculine name, in a user-submitted entry.
Variations
Adam
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