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

Edet, 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 Edet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edet in America

Edet is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edet surname appeared 116 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 Edet.

The history of the last name Edet

The surname Edet is believed to have originated in Nigeria, specifically in the Akwa Ibom State. It is thought to have derived from the Ibibio language, where the word "edet" means "blessing" or "good fortune." The name likely emerged during the 16th or 17th century when surnames became more common in the region.

The earliest known reference to the Edet surname can be found in local records and oral histories from the Ibibio people. One notable figure from the 18th century was Chief Edet Akpan Udo, a prominent leader and warrior who played a significant role in defending his community against external threats.

In the 19th century, the name appears in various administrative records and documents from the British colonial period in Nigeria. One notable individual was Obong Edet Akpan Inyang, who served as a traditional ruler in the late 1800s and was known for his diplomatic skills in negotiating with the British authorities.

As the Ibibio people migrated and settled in different parts of Nigeria and abroad, the Edet surname spread to other regions. In the early 20th century, Edet Akpan Udo was a renowned educator and pioneer in the establishment of schools in Akwa Ibom State.

Another notable figure was Ubong Edet Udo, a prominent businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of his community in the mid-20th century.

More recently, Ini Edet Akpan was a respected academic and author who wrote extensively on Ibibio culture and history. He was born in 1925 and passed away in 2010, leaving behind a rich legacy of scholarly works.

It's important to note that while these are some examples of individuals with the Edet surname throughout history, the name has been carried by many other notable figures and families across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edet

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

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 Edet 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.

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

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