Explore the Family Name Edgerson
The meaning of Edgerson
African American: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Edgerson in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Edgerson has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 50,178 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had moved up to position 46,037, marking an increase of 8.25%. The number of individuals carrying the Edgerson surname also grew during this period, with the count increasing from 392 in 2000 to 463 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 18.11%. The proportion of Edgersons per 100K people also saw a slight rise, going up from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #46,037 | 8.25% |
| Count | 392 | 463 | 18.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edgerson
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Edgerson, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, there were shifts among other groups. The percentage identifying as two or more races rose from 2.30% to 3.02%, while those identifying as white increased significantly from 1.79% to 3.02%. The Hispanic population saw a slight decrease, dropping from 1.53% to 1.51%. The most substantial group, those identifying as Black, decreased slightly from 94.13% to 91.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.13% | 91.36% | -2.94% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 3.02% | 31.3% |
| White | 1.79% | 3.02% | 68.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.51% | -1.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |