Explore the Family Name Ediger
The meaning of Ediger
German: habitational name from Ediger, a place on the Mosel river, or for someone from Edigheim in the Palatinate.
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How common is the last name Ediger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ediger has seen a slight decrease in popularity in terms of ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 21,998 to 22,856, a change of -3.9%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 1.91% during the same period, from 1,099 to 1,120. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor decrease of -7.32%, moving from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,998 | #22,856 | -3.9% |
| Count | 1,099 | 1,120 | 1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ediger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ediger, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.54% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.25% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity within the bearers of this surname increased by 16%, from 2% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010. There was a significant decrease in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, dropping from 1% in 2000 to 0.63% in 2010, marking a 37% change. There were no individuals who identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 96.25% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.32% | 16% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.63% | -37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |