Explore the Family Name Edney
The meaning of Edney
1. English (southern): from the Middle English female personal name Idony, Edony, a French name from Latin Idonea, Idonia ‘suitable’, introduced to Britain after the Conquest. 2. Scottish: variant of Ednie.
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How common is the last name Edney in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Edney saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,704th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 16,519th place, reflecting a decrease of approximately 5.19%. The total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly over the same period, from 1,708 in 2000 to 1,739 in 2010, an increase of about 1.81%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 6.35%, dropping from 0.63 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,704 | #16,519 | -5.19% |
| Count | 1,708 | 1,739 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.59 | -6.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edney
With respect to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of individuals identifying as White, there was a slight decrease, from 72.60% in 2000 to 70.73% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black remained fairly consistent, showing a minor increase from 25.12% to 25.19%. The figures for those identifying as Hispanic showed a more substantial rise of 23.08%, from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. Additionally, those reporting as Two or More Races nearly doubled, from 0.76% to 1.50%. New categories emerged in the 2010 census, with small percentages of the Edney demographic identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.63%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.52%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.6% | 70.73% | -2.58% |
| Black | 25.12% | 25.19% | 0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.5% | 97.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.44% | 23.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |