Explore the Family Name Edes
The meaning of Edes
1. English: variant of Eades. 2. Hungarian (Édes): nickname from édes ‘sweet, charming’. 3. Dutch: variant of Edens 2.
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How common is the last name Edes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Edes saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Edes was ranked as the 49,671st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 54,055th position, marking an 8.83% reduction in rank. In terms of count, the number of individuals bearing the Edes surname also reduced from 397 in 2000 to 382 in 2010, representing a 3.78% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people fell by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #54,055 | -8.83% |
| Count | 397 | 382 | -3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edes
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Edes surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.71% identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 96.34% by 2010. There was a small percentage that identified as Hispanic (1.76%) or Black (1.51%) in 2000, but by 2010, no individuals with the surname Edes identified as Hispanic, and the percentage identifying as Black decreased to 1.31%. No individuals with the surname Edes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 96.34% | 1.72% |
| Black | 1.51% | 1.31% | -13.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |