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

Edger, 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 Edger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edger in America

Edger is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edger surname appeared 433 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 Edger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edger 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 Edger

The surname "EDGER" is of English origin and can be traced back to the early 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "ecg," meaning "edge" or "border," and was likely initially used as an occupational name for someone who lived near the edge of a town or village.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a Richard le Edger is mentioned as residing in Oxfordshire. This document provides valuable insight into the widespread use of this surname during that time period.

Another significant historical reference is the Calendarium Inquisitionum post Mortem, a collection of post-mortem inquisitions from the reigns of Henry III and Edward I, which mentions a John Edger who held land in Berkshire in the late 13th century.

The surname "EDGER" has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Edgerston in Northumberland and Edgerton in Lancashire. These locations may have influenced the spelling variations of the name over time, including Edgerton, Edgington, and Egerton.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "EDGER" was Roger Edger, who was born in 1327 in Nottinghamshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and served as a local magistrate during the reign of Edward III.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Edger (1495-1563), a wealthy merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Drapers in London. He played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce during the Tudor period.

In the 17th century, William Edger (1612-1678) was a renowned scholar and theologian. He served as the Dean of Worcester Cathedral and was celebrated for his contributions to the field of religious studies.

During the 18th century, John Edger (1726-1801) was a respected architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Guildhall and the Old Bailey courthouse.

In the 19th century, Mary Edger (1823-1895) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools in Scotland and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for girls and women.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname "EDGER" who have made significant contributions throughout history in various fields, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edger

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

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

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