Find out how popular the last name Ede is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ede.

Ede, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ede surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ede in America

Ede is the 29309th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ede surname appeared 807 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ede.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ede to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ede

The surname Ede originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon period. It is derived from the Old English word 'ede', meaning 'rich' or 'prosperous'. The name was likely adopted by someone who lived in an area known for its fertile lands or abundant resources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ede can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Ede' and 'Edde'. This suggests that the name was already well-established in various parts of England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name was often associated with places such as Ede in Berkshire and Ede in Staffordshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert de Ede was mentioned in records from Gloucestershire. He was likely a landowner or person of some prominence in the area.

Another early bearer of the name was John Ede, who was born in Wiltshire around 1450. He was a farmer and is recorded as having owned substantial amounts of land in the village of Westbury.

In the 16th century, a man named William Ede lived in Oxfordshire. He was a merchant and is known to have traded goods throughout the region.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a soldier named Richard Ede fought for the Parliamentarian forces. He was from Essex and is believed to have participated in several key battles of the conflict.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Ede was Sir John Ede, a military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1778 in Kent and played a significant role in several campaigns against the French, earning numerous honors and distinctions.

Throughout its history, the surname Ede has maintained its connection to its English roots and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, from farmers and merchants to soldiers and landowners.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ede

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ede.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ede was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ede has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ede was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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