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

Edgerson, 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 Edgerson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edgerson in America

Edgerson is the 46037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edgerson surname appeared 463 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 Edgerson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edgerson 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 Edgerson

The surname Edgerson is believed to have originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon period. It is derived from the Old English words "ecg" meaning edge, and "eard" meaning dweller, suggesting that the name was initially given to someone who lived on the edge of a town or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edgerson can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "Edgardsune" in the records for the county of Oxfordshire.

During the 12th century, the name evolved to its modern spelling of "Edgerson". In 1195, a Robert Edgerson was listed as a landowner in the Pipe Rolls for the county of Hertfordshire. These rolls were financial records kept by the English Exchequer.

The Edgerson family is also believed to have connections to the village of Edgerton in Lancashire, which was recorded as "Edgerdene" in the Domesday Book. It's possible that some members of the family took their name from this place name.

One notable figure in the history of the Edgerson name was Sir John Edgerson (1480-1554), who served as a member of the Privy Council under King Henry VIII. He played a significant role in the dissolution of the monasteries in England during the Protestant Reformation.

Another prominent individual was Robert Edgerson (1611-1680), an English botanist and physician who made important contributions to the study of medicinal plants. He published a book titled "The English Herbal" in 1670, which described the properties and uses of various herbs and plants found in England.

In the 18th century, Thomas Edgerson (1720-1785) was a renowned clockmaker in London, known for his intricate and beautifully crafted timepieces. Some of his clocks can be found in museums and private collections around the world.

Mary Edgerson (1804-1892) was a prominent activist and writer who campaigned for women's rights and the abolition of slavery in the United States. She was a member of the American Anti-Slavery Society and wrote extensively on these issues.

Finally, William Edgerson (1832-1916) was a British explorer and naturalist who undertook several expeditions to Africa and the Arctic regions. He documented his travels and made valuable contributions to the understanding of the flora and fauna of these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edgerson

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

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

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