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

Edington, 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 Edington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edington in America

Edington is the 10233rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edington surname appeared 3,150 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 Edington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edington 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 Edington

The surname Edington originates from England and dates back to the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from the place name Edington, which refers to several villages and towns across England, particularly in Wiltshire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire.

The name Edington is believed to have derived from the Old English words "Ede," meaning prosperous or rich, and "tun," meaning a village or settlement. This suggests that the name initially referred to a prosperous or wealthy settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edington can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions the village of Edington in Wiltshire. This entry provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with a specific location during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 13th century, the name Edington appeared in various historical documents, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, which record individuals with the surname Edington residing in the region. This indicates the surname's widespread use during this period.

Sir Stephen de Edington (c. 1292-1362) was a notable historical figure who bore the name Edington. He served as Bishop of Winchester and played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence, serving as a diplomat and advisor to King Edward III.

Another prominent figure was William Edington (c. 1348-1419), an English priest and statesman who served as the Bishop of Winchester from 1346 to 1366. He was a trusted advisor to King Edward III and played a crucial role in the construction of the renowned Winchester Cathedral.

In the 15th century, the name Edington appeared in the records of the University of Oxford, with several individuals bearing the surname enrolled as students or holding academic positions.

Sir Henry Edington (c. 1510-1587) was a prominent English landowner and courtier during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served as a Member of Parliament and held various positions within the royal court.

During the 17th century, the Edington family established itself as a influential landowners in Somerset, with several members serving as local officials and participating in the English Civil War.

While the name Edington has its roots in England, it has since spread globally due to migration and the British diaspora, with individuals bearing the surname found in various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edington

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

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

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