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

Edenshaw, 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 Edenshaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edenshaw in America

Edenshaw is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edenshaw surname appeared 117 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 Edenshaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edenshaw 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 Edenshaw

The surname EDENSHAW is of indigenous North American origin, specifically from the Haida people of the Queen Charlotte Islands (now known as Haida Gwaii) off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. The name can be traced back to the late 18th century and is derived from the Haida language, with roots in the words for "eagle" and "fin" or "wing."

One of the earliest recorded examples of the EDENSHAW surname is found in the journals of traders and explorers who visited the region in the late 1700s and early 1800s. These accounts mention skilled Haida artists and carvers, some of whom bore the name EDENSHAW or similar spellings like Edensaw or Eedensaw.

In the 19th century, the EDENSHAW name became particularly associated with the renowned Haida carver and artist Charles EDENSHAW (c. 1839-1920), whose intricate and elaborate works in wood, argillite, and other materials are considered among the finest examples of Haida art and continue to be celebrated today.

Another notable figure was Albert Edward EDENSHAW (1876-1945), a skilled carver and artist who produced numerous totem poles, canoes, and other works that can be found in museums and collections around the world.

Emily EDENSHAW (1904-1985) was a respected weaver and basket maker, known for her mastery of traditional Haida techniques and for passing on her knowledge to younger generations.

The EDENSHAW name also appears in historical records related to the Haida's interactions with European settlers, missionaries, and government officials in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including accounts of land disputes and efforts to preserve Haida cultural heritage.

While the EDENSHAW surname is relatively uncommon outside of the Haida community, it remains a significant name within the culture, reflecting the rich artistic traditions and resilience of the Haida people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edenshaw

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

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

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