Show ContentsAdame History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The German state of Saxony is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Adame. In the medieval era, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The ancient dukedom of Saxony derived its name from the Germanic tribe name the Saxons who inhabited the territory after the fall of the Roman Empire.

Early Origins of the Adame family

The surname Adame was first found in Saxony, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Adame family

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Adame Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Adam, Adamm, Addam, Addamm, Adame, Adamme and others.

Early Notables of the Adame family

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Adame Ranking

In the United States, the name Adame is the 3,271st most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1


United States Adame migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Adame Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Ludwig Adame, aged 25, who landed in America from Bruch, Germany, in 1904
  • Rafael Adame, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Mexico City, in 1905
  • Bebe Adame, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States, in 1908
  • Jose Adame, aged 55, who settled in America, in 1920
  • Francisco Adame, aged 20, who landed in America from Hidalgo, Mexico, in 1921

Contemporary Notables of the name Adame (post 1700) +

  • Joseph Anthony Adame (b. 1945), American politician, current mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Juan Pablo Adame Alemán (1985-2023), Mexican politician affiliated with the PAN, Deputy of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress (2012–2015) representing Morelos
  • Marco Antonio Adame Castillo (b. 1960), Mexican doctor and politician
  • Robert Adame Beltran (b. 1953), American actor, best known for his role as Raoul Mendoza in the 1982 Paul Bartel's black comedy film Eating Raoul and as Commander Chakotay on the television series Star Trek: Voyager


The Adame Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Crux mihi grata quies
Motto Translation: The Cross gives me welcome rest.


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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