Explore the Family Name Edie
The meaning of Edie
English and Scottish: variant of Eady.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Edie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Edie" has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,208th most prevalent surname, but it fell to 17,290th by 2010, marking a 6.68% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname remained remarkably stable during this period, only falling from 1639 to 1637.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,208 | #17,290 | -6.68% |
| Count | 1,639 | 1,637 | -0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.55 | -9.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edie
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Edie", according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 88.35% in 2000 to 86.81% in 2010. There were also notable increases in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with the Hispanic population increasing by 36.61% and the Black population by 8.13%. Interestingly, some individuals began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where there had been no recorded instances in 2000. However, the number of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 14.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.35% | 86.81% | -1.74% |
| Black | 7.63% | 8.25% | 8.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.5% | 36.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.41% | -14.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |