Explore the Family Name Edman
The meaning of Edman
1. English (Lincolnshire): from the Middle English personal name Ed(e)man, occasionally Ad(e)man (Old English Ēadmann, from ēad ‘prosperity’ + mann ‘man’). Alternatively, a variant of Edmond. In Middle English, Edmund (also occasionally found as Admund) was probably sometimes confused with Edman and Adman, and the resulting surnames were almost certainly interchangeable in post-medieval times. 2. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ed ‘isthmus’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Swen, Thor.
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How common is the last name Edman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Edman has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Edman was ranked as the 17,304th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 17,927th position, demonstrating a 3.6% drop in rank. However, the actual count of people with the Edman surname increased during this period from 1,506 to 1,559, representing a growth of 3.52%. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 5.36% from 0.56 to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,304 | #17,927 | -3.6% |
| Count | 1,506 | 1,559 | 3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.53 | -5.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edman
The ethnic identity associated with the Edman surname also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals with the Edman name identifying as White decreased slightly from 86.72% to 85.57%. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase of 24.86% in the Black community, rising from 7.04% to 8.79%. The percentage of Hispanics with the surname saw a drop from 3.32% to 2.69%, a decline of 18.98%. The proportion of Edmans who identify as two or more races modestly increased from 2.06% to 2.37%. The representation of Edmans among the Asian/Pacific Islander community was negligible in 2000 and remained so in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native communities also reported no individuals with the Edman surname for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.72% | 85.57% | -1.33% |
| Black | 7.04% | 8.79% | 24.86% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 2.69% | -18.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 2.37% | 15.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |