Explore the Family Name Eddleston
The meaning of Eddleston
English: habitational name from Edleston (Cheshire) or Edlaston (Derbyshire).
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How common is the last name Eddleston in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eddleston has seen a slight spike in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Eddleston held rank 130,443 amongst all American surnames, with 120 people bearing this name. Over the decade, it moved up to rank 129,047 in 2010, with an increase of 1.07 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by approximately 10 percent, from 120 to 132. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.04 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,443 | #129,047 | 1.07% |
| Count | 120 | 132 | 10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eddleston
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Eddleston surname is overwhelmingly associated with white identity. In 2000, 98.33 percent of those with this surname identified as white, reducing slightly to 96.97 percent by 2010. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities over the decade, with each remaining at zero percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 96.97% | -1.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |