Explore the Family Name Edger
The meaning of Edger
English: variant of Edgar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Edger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Edger witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 45,403 to 48,717, suggesting a decrease in popularity by approximately 7.3%. Moreover, there was also a dip in the number of people with this surname, as it decreased from 444 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, indicating a decline of 2.48%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Edger per 100,000 people also fell by 6.25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #48,717 | -7.3% |
| Count | 444 | 433 | -2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edger
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Edger, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, showed little change from 2000 to 2010. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, totaling 92.12% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 92.15% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 1.35% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals who identified as Black with the surname Edger experienced a significant drop, declining from 5.86% in 2000 to 4.16% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.12% | 92.15% | 0.03% |
| Black | 5.86% | 4.16% | -29.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.39% | 2.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |