Adidas, originally known as Adolf Dassler, is a renowned German surname that has become synonymous with the global sportswear giant, Adidas AG. The name Dassler has its roots in Middle High German and translates to 'from Dassa', which likely refers to a settlement called Dasse. This name has been associated with innovation and sport since the early 20th century when Adolf Dassler started his shoe-making business in 1924, along with his older brother Rudolf Dassler. Together they founded the company that would eventually become Adidas after World War II. The three stripes logo of the company is inspired by Adolf's mother who worked as a seamstress and used to earn extra money by altering uniforms and adding stripes to them. Today, Adidas continues to be one of the world's leading brands in sports footwear and apparel, with its headquarters still located in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
"From 1987 to 1989, the name Adidas was given to a total of 16 babies."