2000
#9,621
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.15
Rare Last name
Edington
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "Ēada's town" in Old English.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,439 Americans carry the last name Edington. That puts it at #10,225 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.00 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 99,667 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Edington surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Edington with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.4K
1 in 99,667
Census rank
#10,225
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,999 bearers of the surname Edington in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.00 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10225th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Edington, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Black (5.1%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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In the 13th century, the name Edington appeared in various historical documents, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, which record individuals with the surname Edington residing in the region.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Edington
Among Census respondents with the surname Edington, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Black (5.1%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Edington bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Edington surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.3% · 2,588
- Black or African American5.1% · 154
- Two or more races4.1% · 122
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 106
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 20
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Edington
Edington appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,233
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,150
+49 bearers (+1.6%)
Per 100,000 1.07
Rank movement Down 612 places
2020
#10,225
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,999
-151 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 1.00
Rank movement Up 8 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,621 | 3,101 | 1.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,233 | 3,150 | 1.07 | +49 bearers (+1.6%) | Down 612 places |
| 2020 | #10,225 | 2,999 | 1.00 | -151 bearers (-4.8%) | Up 8 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Edington surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,233 | #10,225 | 0.1% |
| Count | 3,150 | 2,999 | -4.8% |
| Per 100K | 1.07 | 1.00 | -6.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Edington bearers went from 3,150 to 2,999 (-4.8% change). The surname moved up 8 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,233 to #10,225.
FAQ
Edington surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Edington?
Name Census estimates that about 3,439 living Americans carry the surname Edington. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 99,667 residents.
How common is Edington?
Edington ranks #10,225 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.00 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,999 people with the surname Edington. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,439), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.00 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Edington.
Has Edington become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Edington went from 3,150 recorded bearers to 2,999. That is a decrease of 151 (-4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #10,233 to #10,225.
What does the Census say about the background of Edington?
Among Census respondents with the surname Edington, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Black (5.1%) and Two or More Races (4.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Edington in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.3% (2,588 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Edington appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.3%), Black (5.1%), Two or More Races (4.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Edington (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Edington mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "Ēada's town" in Old English. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Edington (1.00 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Edington?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.