Explore the Family Name Eddington
The meaning of Eddington
English: variant of Edington.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eddington in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eddington has seen a slight decline in the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 9242nd most popular surname. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 9539th position, a 3.21% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing the Eddington surname increased from 3244 in 2000 to 3408 in 2010, marking a 5.06% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,242 | #9,539 | -3.21% |
| Count | 3,244 | 3,408 | 5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.2 | 1.16 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eddington
The same Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Eddington surname. The dominant ethnicity associated with the name is White, though its percentage dropped slightly from 72.50% in 2000 to 70.72% in 2010. The second most prevalent ethnicity is Black, accounting for 23.49% in 2000 and marginally dropping to 23.03% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the proportion of Hispanics, going from 1.42% in 2000 to 2.90% in 2010, a surge of 104.23%. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also saw increases over the decade. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category witnessed a small decrease of 1.41%, moving from 0.71% in 2000 to 0.70% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.5% | 70.72% | -2.46% |
| Black | 23.49% | 23.03% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.9% | 104.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.29% | 43.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 0.7% | -1.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.35% | 25% |