Explore the Family Name Eddins
The meaning of Eddins
English (Glamorgan): variant of Eddings. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain, but is a common name in TX, NC, and FL.
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How common is the last name Eddins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eddins in the United States has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Eddins was ranked 8,131 in popularity with a count of 3,755 occurrences. A decade later, in 2010, the surname slipped to 8,438 in popularity despite an increase in the number of occurrences to 3,914. This represents a change of -3.78 in rank and a 4.23 increase in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell slightly from 1.39 to 1.33, representing a -4.32% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,131 | #8,438 | -3.78% |
| Count | 3,755 | 3,914 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.39 | 1.33 | -4.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eddins
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Eddins, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a few changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals with Eddins as their surname who identified as White made up the majority at 73.45% in 2000 and 72.28% in 2010, marking a slight decrease. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.57% to 2.43%. The percentage of those identifying as Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw smaller changes. Specifically, the Black population experienced a 0.99% increase, while the Hispanic population saw a 12.84% increase. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both decreased over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.45% | 72.28% | -1.59% |
| Black | 23.25% | 23.48% | 0.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.43% | 54.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.23% | 12.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.33% | -10.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.26% | -3.7% |