Explore the Family Name Edmund
The meaning of Edmund
English: variant of Edmond. This surname is also established in the West Indies. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Jean Pierre.
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How common is the last name Edmund in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Edmund has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Edmund ranked 25,503 in terms of popularity, with a count of 910 occurrences in the population. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 27,042, with a count of 896, indicating a decrease of 1.54%. The proportion of the surname Edmund for every 100,000 people also dropped by 11.76%, from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,503 | #27,042 | -6.03% |
| Count | 910 | 896 | -1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edmund
The ethnicity of those with the surname Edmund has varied over time, as shown in data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of people with the surname Edmund identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, increasing by 102.67% from 1.87% to 3.79%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a modest increase of 1.58%. Meanwhile, the proportion of people identifying as white decreased by 12.55%. The Hispanic population increased by 9.85%, while the Black population saw an increase of 13.17%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell by 25.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.97% | 46.32% | -12.55% |
| Black | 36.59% | 41.41% | 13.17% |
| Hispanic | 3.96% | 4.35% | 9.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.87% | 3.79% | 102.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 2.57% | 1.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.09% | 1.56% | -25.36% |