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

Edlow, 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 Edlow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edlow in America

Edlow is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edlow surname appeared 220 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 Edlow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edlow 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 Edlow

The surname Edlow is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called 'Edlowe,' which was likely a small hamlet or village. The name is composed of two Old English elements: 'ed,' meaning 'ridge' or 'hill,' and 'hlaw,' meaning 'hill' or 'mound.'

Records indicate that the Edlow surname first appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The earliest known bearer of the name was a certain Edric de Edlowe, who was listed as holding lands in Cheshire. This suggests that the original Edlowe settlement was likely located in that county or its surrounding areas.

By the 13th century, variations of the name began to appear in various historical documents, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded individuals named Edlowe, Edlou, and Edluwe. These early spellings reflect the fluid nature of surnames during that time, as they were often adapted based on local dialects and scribal interpretations.

One notable figure bearing the Edlow surname was John Edlow, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the late 15th century. Records show that he held properties in Oxfordshire and was involved in trade with the Low Countries. Another early Edlow of note was William Edlow, a yeoman farmer from Gloucestershire who served in the English Civil War during the 1640s.

In the 17th century, the Edlow name appears in parish records from various counties, including Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire. A prominent individual from this period was Thomas Edlow (1620-1688), a Puritan clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several Edlows made their mark in various fields. William Edlow (1744-1821) was a respected architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Old Vic Theatre. Meanwhile, Sarah Edlow (1798-1872) was a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Manchester.

Throughout its history, the Edlow surname has maintained a strong presence, particularly in the English counties where it originated. While not among the most common surnames, it has nevertheless left its mark on the annals of British history, with bearers contributing to various aspects of society, from religion and architecture to education and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edlow

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

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

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