Explore the Family Name Edds
The meaning of Edds
English: variant of Eades.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Edds in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Edds has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 27,646th most popular surname while in 2010 it fell to 29,309th. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 820 to 807 during this decade, a change of -1.59%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Edds per 100,000 dropped by 10% over this period, going from 0.3 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,646 | #29,309 | -6.02% |
| Count | 820 | 807 | -1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edds
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname Edds who identify as White increased from 94.51% to 97.03%, while the proportion identifying as Black decreased significantly from 3.66% to 0.99%. The proportion of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 16.47%, albeit from a small base of 0.85%. The percentage identifying with two or more races showed a marginal increase from 0.85% to 0.87%. There were no individuals with the surname Edds who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 97.03% | 2.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 0.99% | 16.47% |
| Black | 3.66% | 0.99% | -72.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0.87% | 2.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |