Adelsten Surname

2,152,526th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 77 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Denmark
Highest density in:
Denmark

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Adelsten Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Denmark391:144,73612,759
Norway171:302,48730,120
United States141:25,889,924709,614
Sweden51:1,969,351134,077
Brazil11:214,074,3321,693,628
Taiwan11:23,444,74693,622

Adelsten Surname Meaning

User-submitted Reference

  • Jewish (Ashkenazic) : ornamental name, or ornamental-occupational name for a jeweler, from the German, Edelstein, in the sense 'precious stone'.
  • German : habitational name from a place named with the Middle High German, adel (nobility) + stein (rock, castle).
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Adelsten Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Adelsten Come From? nationality or country of origin

The last name Adelsten occurs more in Denmark more than any other country or territory. It may also occur as a variant:. Click here to see other potential spellings of this last name.

How Common Is The Last Name Adelsten? popularity and diffusion

The last name Adelsten is the 2,152,526th most commonly held last name throughout the world. It is borne by around 1 in 94,643,453 people. The last name is predominantly found in Europe, where 79 percent of Adelsten are found; 79 percent are found in Northern Europe and 79 percent are found in Scandinavia.

The last name Adelsten is most numerous in Denmark, where it is borne by 39 people, or 1 in 144,736. In Denmark it is most frequent in: Capital Region of Denmark, where 67 percent live, Region Zealand, where 28 percent live and Central Denmark Region, where 5 percent live. Not including Denmark this surname exists in 5 countries. It is also common in Norway, where 22 percent live and The United States, where 18 percent live.

Adelsten Last Name Statistics demography

In The United States those bearing the Adelsten surname are 3.23% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 50% being registered to vote for the party.

The amount Adelsten earn in different countries varies notably. In Norway they earn 29.82% less than the national average, earning 242,874 kr per year and in United States they earn 12.9% less than the national average, earning $37,583 USD per year.

Phonetically Similar Names

SurnameSimilarityWorldwide IncidencePrevalency
Adelstien940/
Edelsten88262/
Odelsten8810/
Haydelstien841/
Edelsteen8239/
Edelstien8225/
Eddelstien781/
Haddlesten780/
Hoddelsten780/
Edelstyn7536/
Edelstin755/
Edlesten754/
Hedlesten7114/
Edelstijn711/
Edlestien711/
Eddelstyn710/
Heddlesten67212/
Heuddlesten630/

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