Explore the Family Name Edgemon
The meaning of Edgemon
Variant of Edgeman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Edgemon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Edgemon has experienced a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,784th most popular, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 30,825th, a change of -3.5%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 745 to 755, marking a growth rate of 1.34%. The proportion of individuals with the Edgemon surname for every 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.28 to 0.26, indicating a -7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,784 | #30,825 | -3.5% |
| Count | 745 | 755 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edgemon
The ethnic identity associated with the Edgemon surname also saw some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White remained the dominant group, showing a slight increase from 96.11% in 2000 to 96.82% in 2010. The representation of those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly by 50.75%, from 1.34% to 0.66%. Similarly, there were decreases in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with changes of -15.96% and -2.47% respectively. No individuals with the Edgemon surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 96.82% | 0.74% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 0.79% | -15.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.81% | 0.79% | -2.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0.66% | -50.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |