Explore the Family Name Edwardson
The meaning of Edwardson
1. English (Lancashire): patronymic from the personal name Edward + son. 2. Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Edvardsson: patronymic from the personal name Edvard, Scandinavian form of Edward. 3. Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Edvardsen (see Edwardsen), a cognate of 2 above. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Hokan, Nels.
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How common is the last name Edwardson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Edwardson has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Edwardson was ranked 25,329th in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 26,910th position, indicating a 6.24% decrease in rank. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 918 to 902 during this decade, representing a decline of 1.74%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Edwardson per 100,000 population fell by 8.82%, from 0.34 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,329 | #26,910 | -6.24% |
| Count | 918 | 902 | -1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edwardson
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the name Edwardson, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes between 2000 and 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, nearly 3% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Of those bearing the Edwardson name, those identifying as White remained the majority, though this percentage dropped slightly from 90.85% to 88.36%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanics increased marginally from 2.61% to 2.66%, and those identifying as Black grew significantly from 2.72% to 3.22%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races, which accounted for 1.85% in 2000, disappeared by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.85% | 88.36% | -2.74% |
| Black | 2.72% | 3.22% | 18.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.99% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 2.66% | 1.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |