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

Edgin, 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 Edgin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edgin in America

Edgin is the 24260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edgin surname appeared 1,034 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 Edgin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edgin 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 Edgin

The surname Edgin has its origins in medieval England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "edisc," meaning "park" or "enclosed pasture," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked in such an area.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Robert Edgin, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1195. These rolls were administrative records maintained by the English Exchequer, recording financial transactions and tax payments.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Edgyn, Edgine, and Edgyn, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time. One notable individual was William Edgin, a landholder in Wiltshire, who was documented in the Hundred Rolls of 1273.

The Edgin surname is also believed to have connections to certain place names in England, such as Edginswell in Somerset and Edginshill in Staffordshire. These place names likely originated from the same Old English root as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the concept of an enclosed pasture or park.

In the 14th century, the name appears in historical records such as the Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where individuals like John Edgyn and Agnes Edgyn are listed as residents of Yorkshire.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Edgin surname gained recognition through several notable figures. One such individual was Thomas Edgin (c. 1550-1615), a prominent merchant and landowner in Bristol, who played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce.

Another notable bearer of the name was Robert Edgin (1607-1692), a renowned English mathematician and astronomer. Edgin made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1673.

In the 18th century, the Edgin surname continued to be represented by individuals of note, such as Samuel Edgin (1720-1792), a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on topics ranging from philosophy to theology.

As the centuries passed, the Edgin surname spread across various regions of England, with concentrations in areas such as Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its connection to the concept of an enclosed pasture or park remained a consistent thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edgin

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

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

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