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

Edgerly, 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 Edgerly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edgerly in America

Edgerly is the 18984th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edgerly surname appeared 1,436 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 Edgerly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edgerly 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 Edgerly

The surname Edgerly is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era. The name is considered a locational surname, derived from a place name that likely referred to a geographical feature or a settlement.

One possible etymology suggests that the name Edgerly is derived from the Old English words "ecg" and "leah," meaning "edge" and "clearing" or "meadow," respectively. This combination could indicate that the original bearers of the name resided near a forest clearing or a meadow situated at the edge of a wooded area.

Another theory proposes that the name Edgerly may have originated from the place name "Edgerley" or "Edgeley," which are variants of the same name. These place names are found in various parts of England, including Cheshire and Staffordshire, suggesting that the Edgerly surname may have arisen independently in different regions.

The earliest recorded instances of the Edgerly surname can be found in medieval documents and records. One notable mention is in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from the 13th century, where the name appears as "de Edgerley." This entry indicates that the family held land or property in the area during that time period.

In the 14th century, the Edgerly surname appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Cheshire, where it is recorded as "Edgerleye." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings had not yet been established.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Edgerly have achieved notable recognition. Some examples include:

1. Sir John Edgerly (c. 1490-1558), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Bedfordshire during the reign of King Henry VIII.
2. Thomas Edgerly (1615-1677), one of the earliest settlers in New Hampshire, United States, and a prominent figure in the colonial history of the region.
3. Mary Edgerly (1742-1819), an American educator and writer known for her contributions to the development of early childhood education in New England.
4. William Edgerly (1802-1878), a British naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Arctic regions in the 19th century.
5. James Edgerly (1870-1938), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from West Virginia.

The surname Edgerly continues to be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries with historical ties to Britain, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. While the name may have evolved over time and taken on different spellings, its origins remain rooted in the landscape and settlements of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edgerly

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

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

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