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

Edens, 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 Edens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edens in America

Edens is the 5678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edens surname appeared 6,110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Edens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edens 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 Edens

The surname Edens is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "eden," which means "valley" or "flat land by a river." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a valley or near a river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edens can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Edena" and "Edenes," indicating its presence in the region at that time.

During the 13th century, the name Edens was associated with several landowners in various parts of England. One notable example is William de Edens, who held lands in Staffordshire in the late 1200s. Another individual, John Edens, was recorded as a landowner in Warwickshire around the same period.

As the name spread throughout England, it evolved into different spellings, such as "Eddins," "Eddens," and "Edons." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that era.

In the 16th century, the Edens family gained prominence in the northern regions of England. Sir Robert Edens (1515-1593) was a notable figure who served as Lord Mayor of York in 1568. He is remembered for his contributions to the city's governance and his involvement in various civic projects.

Another prominent individual with the surname Edens was Sir Thomas Edens (1568-1624), a member of Parliament who represented the constituency of Northamptonshire. He was known for his active role in the House of Commons and his involvement in various political debates during the reign of King James I.

In the 17th century, the Edens family established itself in the county of Lancashire. One notable member was John Edens (1629-1705), a successful merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Edens continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. Jonathan Edens (1720-1798) was a renowned theologian and author who made significant contributions to the study of religious texts and biblical interpretation.

As the centuries progressed, the Edens surname spread further across England and beyond, with individuals bearing the name making their mark in various fields, from politics and academia to the arts and sciences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edens

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

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

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