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

Edelin, 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 Edelin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edelin in America

Edelin is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edelin surname appeared 155 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 Edelin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edelin 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 Edelin

The surname Edelin has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "edelin," which means "noble" or "of noble descent." This suggests that the original bearers of the name were likely part of the French nobility or were associated with the aristocracy in some way.

One of the earliest known references to the name Edelin can be found in the "Cartulaire de Sainte-Croix d'Orléans," a cartulary or collection of charters from the 12th century. This document mentions a person named "Rainaldus Edelinus," indicating that the name was in use during that time period.

In the 13th century, there are records of an individual named "Robertus Edelin" in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Montier-en-Der," a cartulary from the Montier-en-Der Abbey in northeastern France. This further solidifies the presence of the surname in medieval France.

During the 14th century, the name Edelin appeared in various historical documents, including the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres" and the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Prés." These records suggest that the surname was well-established in different regions of France by that time.

One notable individual with the surname Edelin was Pierre Edelin, a French mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1636 to 1694. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was a member of the French Academy of Sciences.

Another prominent figure was Nicolas Edelin, a French painter who lived from 1619 to 1680. He is known for his religious paintings and his work in the Baroque style.

In the 18th century, there was a Jean-Baptiste Edelin, a French architect and engineer who was born in 1749. He was involved in the construction of several notable buildings in Paris during his lifetime.

Moving into the 19th century, there was a French novelist named Gustave Edelin, who was born in 1823 and died in 1889. He wrote several works of fiction that explored themes of love and societal issues.

One of the more recent individuals with the surname Edelin was Georges Edelin, a French artist and engraver who lived from 1910 to 1996. He was known for his etchings and engravings depicting scenes of everyday life in Paris.

It is worth noting that variations of the spelling, such as "Edellin" or "Edeline," have also been documented throughout history, suggesting that the name has undergone slight changes over time and across different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edelin

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

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

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