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

Edel, 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 Edel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edel in America

Edel is the 25572nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edel surname appeared 965 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 Edel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edel 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 Edel

The surname Edel is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "edel," which means "noble" or "distinguished." This name was initially given to individuals who possessed qualities of nobility, whether through their actions, lineage, or social standing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edel can be found in the Codex Traditionum Fuldensium, a medieval cartulary from the Fulda Abbey in Germany, dating back to the 9th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Edel who were involved in land transactions or held positions of authority within the abbey.

In the 12th century, the name Edel appeared in the Chronica Regia Coloniensis, a chronicle of the archbishops of Cologne. This work mentioned a nobleman named Edel von Isenburg (born around 1130), who served as the Archbishop of Cologne from 1180 to 1191.

During the 13th century, the name Edel was associated with several notable figures. One example is Edel von Hohnstein (c. 1215-1279), a German knight and crusader who participated in the Seventh Crusade and later became the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order.

The 14th century saw the rise of the Edel family in Saxony, Germany. One prominent member was Hans Edel (c. 1320-1395), a wealthy merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the region.

In the 15th century, the name Edel appeared in various records throughout Germany and Austria. One notable individual was Konrad Edel (c. 1430-1498), a German physician and alchemist who was also known for his contributions to the field of metallurgy.

As the surname Edel spread across Europe, it took on various spellings and regional variations, such as Edelmann, Edelmeyer, and Edelstein. These variations often reflected the profession, occupation, or location associated with different branches of the Edel family.

Throughout history, the surname Edel has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobles, merchants, scholars, and artists. While the name may have originated as a designation of nobility, it eventually became a common surname among both noble and commoner families across German-speaking regions and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edel

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

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 Edel 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 Edel 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 Edel was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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