Explore the Family Name Edghill
The meaning of Edghill
English: habitational name from any of several places so named, such as Edge Hill in Radway, Ratley, and Tysoe (Warwickshire), Edge Hill in Combpyne (Devon), or Edge Hill in Edgeworth (Gloucestershire).
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How common is the last name Edghill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Edghill" has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Edghill ranked 53,299 in terms of popularity, with a total count of 364 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the popularity rank had slightly improved to 52,619, as the total count increased to 394 individuals. This change represented an overall growth of 1.28% in ranking and a rise of 8.24% in count over the decade. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals named Edghill per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #52,619 | 1.28% |
| Count | 364 | 394 | 8.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edghill
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Edghill also demonstrated some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, 50% of individuals with this surname identified as Black, showing no change over the decade. The number of Edghills identifying as White slightly decreased by 0.89%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 42.52%. For those identifying as having two or more races, there was a considerable decrease of 45.92%. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were both suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010, but in 2000 the data showed 2.20% of Edghills identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and none as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| White | 30.22% | 29.95% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 9.62% | 13.71% | 42.52% |
| Two or More Races | 7.97% | 4.31% | -45.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |