2000
#8,131
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,755
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.39
Rare Last name
Eddins
Derived from a patronymic surname meaning "son of Eddin," a diminutive of the Old English name Eadwine.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,087 Americans carry the last name Eddins. That puts it at #8,828 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.19 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 83,865 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eddins surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
4.1K
1 in 83,865
Census rank
#8,828
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,564 bearers of the surname Eddins in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.19 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8828th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eddins, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.5%. The next largest groups are Black (23.7%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eddins
The surname Eddins traces its roots back to England, where it emerged during the Middle Ages as a variant of the more common name Eddings or Eddin. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, derived from the Old English personal name "Æddi" or "Eadda," which were diminutive forms of the name "Eadmund" or "Edmund."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eddins can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, dating back to 1296, where it appears as "Adam Edyn." Over time, the spelling evolved, with variations such as "Edyns," "Eddyns," and eventually "Eddins" becoming more prevalent.
The name Eddins has been associated with various historical figures throughout the centuries. One notable example is John Eddins, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in Gloucestershire, England, during the 16th century. Records show that he played a significant role in the local community and was involved in various business ventures.
Another notable bearer of the Eddins surname was Sir Robert Eddins, a military officer who served in the English Civil War during the 17th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield and was knighted for his service to the Crown.
In the 18th century, the name Eddins appeared in the records of the American colonies, with several individuals bearing this surname settling in various parts of the New World. One such individual was Thomas Eddins, who was born in Virginia in 1723 and later relocated to North Carolina, where he established a successful farm and played an active role in the local community.
Moving forward to the 19th century, we find Samuel Eddins, a prominent lawyer and politician from Tennessee. Born in 1810, he served as a member of the Tennessee General Assembly and was renowned for his oratory skills and commitment to public service.
Another notable figure with the Eddins surname was Mary Eddins, a pioneering educator who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was dedicated to promoting educational opportunities for women and played a significant role in establishing several schools and institutions of higher learning.
While the Eddins surname may not be as widely recognized as some others, its history is deeply rooted in the annals of English and American history, with various individuals bearing this name making notable contributions to their respective communities and fields of endeavor.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eddins
Among Census respondents with the surname Eddins, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.5%. The next largest groups are Black (23.7%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Eddins bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Eddins surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White68.5% · 2,440
- Black or African American23.7% · 846
- Two or more races4.5% · 160
- Hispanic or Latino2.3% · 83
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 17
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eddins
Eddins appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#8,438
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,914
+159 bearers (+4.2%)
Per 100,000 1.33
Rank movement Down 307 places
2020
#8,828
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,564
-350 bearers (-8.9%)
Per 100,000 1.19
Rank movement Down 390 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,131 | 3,755 | 1.39 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,438 | 3,914 | 1.33 | +159 bearers (+4.2%) | Down 307 places |
| 2020 | #8,828 | 3,564 | 1.19 | -350 bearers (-8.9%) | Down 390 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Eddins surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,438 | #8,828 | -4.6% |
| Count | 3,914 | 3,564 | -8.9% |
| Per 100K | 1.33 | 1.19 | -10.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eddins bearers went from 3,914 to 3,564 (-8.9% change). The surname moved down 390 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,438 to #8,828.
FAQ
Eddins surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eddins?
Name Census estimates that about 4,087 living Americans carry the surname Eddins. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 83,865 residents.
How common is Eddins?
Eddins ranks #8,828 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.19 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,564 people with the surname Eddins. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,087), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.19 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.19 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Eddins.
Has Eddins become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eddins went from 3,914 recorded bearers to 3,564. That is a decrease of 350 (-8.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #8,438 to #8,828.
What does the Census say about the background of Eddins?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eddins, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.5%. The next largest groups are Black (23.7%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Eddins in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.5% (2,440 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eddins appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (68.5%), Black (23.7%), Two or More Races (4.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Eddins (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Eddins mean?
Derived from a patronymic surname meaning "son of Eddin," a diminutive of the Old English name Eadwine. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Eddins (1.19 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Eddins?
Want to know how many people have the surname Eddins? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.