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

Edinger, 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 Edinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edinger in America

Edinger is the 9399th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edinger surname appeared 3,459 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Edinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edinger 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 Edinger

The surname Edinger originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "Edingen," which referred to a specific place or region. This place name likely evolved from an even older Germanic word, possibly relating to a prominent local landowner or chieftain.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Edinger can be found in the German town records of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention an individual named Hans Edinger, a skilled craftsman and respected member of the local guild.

As the Edinger family grew and dispersed across various regions of Germany, the name underwent slight spelling variations, such as Edinger, Edingger, and Edinggher. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the scribes' interpretations.

In the 16th century, the Edinger name appeared in the annals of the city of Nuremberg, where Johannes Edinger (1499-1567) was a renowned scholar and theologian. His contributions to the Protestant Reformation earned him recognition throughout Europe.

Another notable figure bearing the Edinger surname was Wilhelm Edinger (1835-1918), a German neuroanatomist and neurologist. He made significant contributions to the study of the brain and nervous system, and his work is still referenced in modern neuroscience.

During the 18th century, the Edinger family left an indelible mark in the field of music. Johann Gottfried Edinger (1722-1790) was a celebrated composer and organist in the court of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg.

The surname Edinger can also be traced back to the picturesque town of Edingen-Neckarhausen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This town's name bears a striking resemblance to the surname, suggesting a possible connection.

As people migrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas, the Edinger name spread across various regions and countries. Notable individuals with this surname include Karl Edinger (1896-1962), a German-American artist and illustrator, and Ludwig Edinger (1855-1918), a German physician and neuroanatomist who made significant contributions to the study of the brain's structure and function.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edinger

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

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

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