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

Edenfield, 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 Edenfield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edenfield in America

Edenfield is the 10555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edenfield surname appeared 3,036 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Edenfield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edenfield 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 Edenfield

The surname Edenfield is of English origin, originating from the medieval era. It is a locational surname derived from the place name "Edenfield" in Lancashire, England. This place name is believed to come from the Old English words "eden," meaning "valley," and "feld," meaning "field." Therefore, the name Edenfield refers to someone who hailed from the valley field or the field in the valley.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Edenfield dates back to the 13th century. In the Assize Rolls of Lancashire from 1285, there is mention of a Richard de Edenefeld. This suggests that the name was already established as a locational surname by that time.

During the medieval period, the name Edenfield appeared in various records and manuscripts. In the Lancashire Inquests, Extents, and Feudal Aids from 1310-1333, there is a reference to a John de Edenefeld. Additionally, the Wills and Inventories of the Archdeaconry of Richmond from 1485-1510 mention a Thomas Edynfeld.

One notable individual with the surname Edenfield was John Edenfield, born in 1634 in Lancashire. He was a prominent Quaker minister and author who wrote several religious works, including "The Ground of all Murmuring Discovered" and "A Trumpet Sounded out of the Eternal World."

Another figure of historical significance was William Edenfield, born in 1675 in Lancashire. He was a respected scholar and theologian who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Rochdale, Lancashire, from 1712 until his death in 1743.

In the 18th century, the name Edenfield was associated with the village of Edenfield in Lancashire. The Edenfield Parish Registers from 1700-1800 contain numerous entries for individuals bearing this surname, indicating the local significance of the name in that area.

One notable individual from this period was Thomas Edenfield, born in 1745 in Edenfield, Lancashire. He was a successful businessman and landowner, known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting local schools and charities.

Another significant figure was Elizabeth Edenfield, born in 1780 in Edenfield, Lancashire. She was a prolific writer and poet, publishing several collections of poetry during her lifetime, including "Verses from the Valley" and "Edenfield Musings."

The surname Edenfield also has historical connections to other place names in Lancashire, such as Edenfieldgate and Edenfieldbury, further reinforcing its locational roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edenfield

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

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

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