2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Eddleton
A locational surname derived from the name of a town in Somerset, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Eddleton. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eddleton 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Eddleton in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eddleton, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.4%. The next largest groups are Black (30.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eddleton
The surname EDDLETON has its origins in the northern regions of England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ead," meaning prosperity or fortune, and "tun," meaning an enclosure or settlement. This suggests that the name may have referred to a prosperous or fortunate settlement or farmstead.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname EDDLETON can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where a certain Robert de Eddletun is mentioned. This document was a record of financial transactions and landholdings in the county, indicating that the name was associated with a specific location or estate.
During the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Eddeltun, Eddeltone, and Eddilton, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common in that era. In 1274, a William de Eddeltun is recorded in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, suggesting that the name had spread to other parts of England.
The EDDLETON surname has been linked to several place names in northern England, such as Eddleston in Peeblesshire, Scotland, and Eddlethorpe in Yorkshire. These place names likely share a similar etymology, originating from the Old English words for prosperous or fortunate settlements.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname EDDLETON:
1. Sir John Eddleton (c. 1490-1555), an English landowner and Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VIII.
2. Thomas Eddleton (1615-1678), an English clergyman and author of theological works.
3. Margaret Eddleton (1720-1789), a pioneering female educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Lancashire.
4. Robert Eddleton (1811-1888), a notable industrialist and founder of the Eddleton Ironworks in Sheffield.
5. Sir Arthur Eddleton (1879-1962), a renowned British architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in London.
While the surname EDDLETON is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history rooted in the northern regions of England, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of the Anglo-Saxon era.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eddleton
Among Census respondents with the surname Eddleton, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.4%. The next largest groups are Black (30.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Eddleton 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 Eddleton surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White65.4% · 68
- Black or African American30.8% · 32
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eddleton
Eddleton 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-12 bearers (-9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,833 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-5 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,138 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.9%) | Down 20,833 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 3,138 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 Eddleton 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 | #150,452 | #153,590 | -2.1% |
| Count | 109 | 104 | -4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eddleton bearers went from 109 to 104 (-4.6% change). The surname moved down 3,138 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #153,590.
FAQ
Eddleton surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eddleton?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Eddleton. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Eddleton?
Eddleton ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Eddleton. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Eddleton.
Has Eddleton become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eddleton went from 109 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Eddleton?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eddleton, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.4%. The next largest groups are Black (30.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%). 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 Eddleton in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.4% (68 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eddleton appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (65.4%), Black (30.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%). 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 Eddleton (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 Eddleton mean?
A locational surname derived from the name of a town in Somerset, England. 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 Eddleton (0.03 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 many people have the last name Eddleton?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Eddleton on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.