Explore the Family Name Edlin
The meaning of Edlin
English: from the Middle English female personal name Edeline, an English form of Old French Adeline, a pet form of ancient Germanic names in Adal- (‘noble’) such as Adalheidis (the source of Alice; see Allis). Edeline shows the influence of Old English names in Æthel- (‘noble’) which became Adel-, Edel- in Middle English.
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How common is the last name Edlin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Edlin has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,687th in popularity and dropped to 21,092nd by 2010, a decrease of approximately 7.14%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also declined slightly from 1,267 in 2000 to 1,245 in 2010, marking a change of -1.74%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Edlin per 100k also saw a dip of about 10.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,687 | #21,092 | -7.14% |
| Count | 1,267 | 1,245 | -1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.42 | -10.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edlin
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Edlin surname. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.82% in 2000 to 93.17% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the surname Edlin rose significantly by 133.98%, going up from 1.03% to 2.41% in the same period. There was also a modest increase in Black representation (from 1.34% to 1.77%) and those identifying as two or more races (from 1.50% to 1.77%). In 2010, some individuals with the surname Edlin began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, categories which had no representation in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 93.17% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 2.41% | 133.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.77% | 18% |
| Black | 1.34% | 1.77% | 32.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |