Explore the Family Name Edgett
The meaning of Edgett
English: from the Middle English personal name Egede (Old English Ecggēat from ecg ‘sword’ + Gēat, a tribal name, or sometimes perhaps from Old English Ecgheard from ecg + heard ‘hardy, brave’). Compare Eckert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Edgett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Edgett saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,924th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 32,524th place, marking a change of -1.88%. However, the actual number of people with the surname increased from 683 in 2000 to 707 in 2010, an increase of 3.51%. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor decrease from 0.25 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #32,524 | -1.88% |
| Count | 683 | 707 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edgett
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Edgett surname. In 2000, 94% of those with the surname identified as White, and this remained largely stable with a small decrease to 93.78% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw an increase from 2.34% in 2000 to 2.83% in 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased from 1.17% in 2000 to 0.71% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, a new ethnic identity emerged as 1.84% identified as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 93.78% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 2.83% | 20.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Black | 1.17% | 0.71% | -39.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |