Explore the Family Name Edgeworth
The meaning of Edgeworth
English (Gloucestershire): habitational name from Edgeworth (Gloucestershire) or possibly from Edgworth (Lancashire), so named from Old English ecg ‘hillside, ridge’ + worth ‘enclosure’. This surname is also common in Ireland (particularly in County Longford), having been in Ireland since 1583. Edgeworthstown in Longford is named after Richard Lovell Edgeworth (1744–1817).
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How common is the last name Edgeworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Edgeworth has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 21,848, but by 2010 it had improved its position to rank 21,360, representing a growth of 2.23%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Edgeworth last name increased from 1,109 to 1,226 during the same period, marking an uptick of 10.55%. The proportion of people named Edgeworth per 100k also slightly increased from 0.41 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,848 | #21,360 | 2.23% |
| Count | 1,109 | 1,226 | 10.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.42 | 2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edgeworth
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Edgeworth surname shows some shifts based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. White individuals constituted the majority, accounting for 85.75% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 86.13% in 2010. The number of those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.72% to 1.88%, a change of 161.11%. The Hispanic demographic also showed growth, doubling from 0.90% to 1.71%. However, the percentage of Black individuals with the surname decreased from 11.81% to 9.79%. Both Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no data for this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.75% | 86.13% | 0.44% |
| Black | 11.81% | 9.79% | -17.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.88% | 161.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.71% | 90% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |