Explore the Family Name Edmister
The meaning of Edmister
Scottish: variant of Edmiston.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Edmister in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Edmister has seen a gradual increase from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 49,767 in 2000 to 45,959 in 2010, reflecting a change of 7.65%. Similarly, the count of people carrying this surname also increased by 17.17%, rising from 396 to 464 during the same period. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with the Edmister surname also increased marginally from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #45,959 | 7.65% |
| Count | 396 | 464 | 17.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edmister
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Edmister, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some noticeable shifts from 2000 to 2010. While no individuals with an Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identity were reported in either year, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.21% to 93.75%. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races experienced a substantial boost from 1.52% to 2.59%. Moreover, there was a notable rise in the Hispanic representation among individuals with the Edmister surname, as it increased from 1.26% to 2.80% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 93.75% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.8% | 122.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.59% | 70.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |