Explore the Family Name Edgeman
The meaning of Edgeman
1. Probably an altered form of Hedgeman, a surname of English and perhaps also German origin. 2. Alternatively, perhaps an Americanized form of German Etschmann (see Etschman).
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How common is the last name Edgeman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Edgeman has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, Edgeman ranked 62,046 in popularity, with a count of 302 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 66,164 and the count decreased marginally to 299 individuals. This represents a change of -6.64% in rank and -0.99% in count. The proportion per 100k also declined by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #66,164 | -6.64% |
| Count | 302 | 299 | -0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edgeman
In terms of ethnic identity, still based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Edgeman surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 95.7% and 94.31% respectively. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, showing a slight increase from 1.66% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races rose from zero in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 94.31% | -1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.67% | 0.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |