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

Edgett, 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 Edgett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edgett in America

Edgett is the 32524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edgett surname appeared 707 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 Edgett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edgett 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 Edgett

The surname Edgett is an English name that originated in the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ecg," which means "edge" or "ridge," and was likely used to describe someone who lived near a prominent ridge or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edgett can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Ediget" in the county of Yorkshire. This suggests that the name has been in existence since at least the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name was found in various forms, such as "Edgit," "Edgett," and "Edgitt," in various records and manuscripts from the northern counties of England. It is possible that the name was also influenced by the Norman-French word "edget," which means "to sharpen or hone."

The earliest known bearer of the name Edgett was Sir Robert Edgett, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in Yorkshire in the late 12th century. Another notable figure was John Edgett, a merchant and alderman in the city of York, who was recorded in the city's records in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name Edgett was associated with the village of Edgett in Lancashire, which likely derived its name from the same Old English root as the surname. During this time, the spelling of the name became more standardized as "Edgett."

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Edgett was Sir Thomas Edgett (1568-1638), an English politician and Member of Parliament who served during the reign of King James I. Another notable bearer was Robert Edgett (1608-1692), a clergyman and author who published several works on theology and philosophy.

Other notable individuals with the surname Edgett include:

1. William Edgett (1701-1775), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the 18th century.
2. Elizabeth Edgett (1762-1845), an English novelist and poet who wrote several popular works during the Romantic era.
3. John Edgett (1810-1884), a British engineer and inventor who patented several innovative designs for steam engines and industrial machinery.
4. Mary Edgett (1867-1942), an American educator and suffragist who campaigned for women's rights and played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
5. Henry Edgett (1892-1976), a Canadian politician and member of the House of Commons, representing the constituency of Northumberland, Ontario, from 1935 to 1945.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edgett

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

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

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