2000
#10,022
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,967
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.10
Rare Last name
Edenfield
Refers to someone from Edenfield, a place name meaning "open land with royal associations" in Old English.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,260 Americans carry the last name Edenfield. That puts it at #10,727 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.95 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 105,139 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Edenfield 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
3.3K
1 in 105,139
Census rank
#10,727
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,843 bearers of the surname Edenfield in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.95 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10727th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Edenfield, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Black (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Edenfield
Among Census respondents with the surname Edenfield, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Black (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Edenfield 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 Edenfield surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.4% · 2,569
- Black or African American3.0% · 85
- Two or more races2.9% · 82
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 73
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 15
Timeline
Historical Census data for Edenfield
Edenfield 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
#10,555
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,036
+69 bearers (+2.3%)
Per 100,000 1.03
Rank movement Down 533 places
2020
#10,727
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,843
-193 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.95
Rank movement Down 172 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,022 | 2,967 | 1.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,555 | 3,036 | 1.03 | +69 bearers (+2.3%) | Down 533 places |
| 2020 | #10,727 | 2,843 | 0.95 | -193 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 172 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 Edenfield 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 | #10,555 | #10,727 | -1.6% |
| Count | 3,036 | 2,843 | -6.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.03 | 0.95 | -7.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Edenfield bearers went from 3,036 to 2,843 (-6.4% change). The surname moved down 172 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,555 to #10,727.
FAQ
Edenfield surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Edenfield?
Name Census estimates that about 3,260 living Americans carry the surname Edenfield. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 105,139 residents.
How common is Edenfield?
Edenfield ranks #10,727 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.95 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,843 people with the surname Edenfield. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,260), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.95 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.95 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Edenfield.
Has Edenfield become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Edenfield went from 3,036 recorded bearers to 2,843. That is a decrease of 193 (-6.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,555 to #10,727.
What does the Census say about the background of Edenfield?
Among Census respondents with the surname Edenfield, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Black (3.0%) and Two or More Races (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 Edenfield in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (2,569 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Edenfield appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.4%), Black (3.0%), Two or More Races (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 Edenfield (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 Edenfield mean?
Refers to someone from Edenfield, a place name meaning "open land with royal associations" in Old English. 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 Edenfield (0.95 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 share the surname Edenfield?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.