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

Edmerson, 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 Edmerson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edmerson in America

Edmerson is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edmerson surname appeared 123 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 Edmerson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edmerson 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 Edmerson

The surname EDMERSON has its origins in England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is a locational name, derived from the place name "Edmerston" or "Edmundston", which was a small village located in Wiltshire. The name itself is a combination of the Old English personal name "Eadmund" and the word "tun", meaning a farm or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname EDMERSON appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where a Robert de Edmundeston is listed. This entry suggests that the surname was likely derived from the place name "Edmundeston", which was an alternative spelling of the village name.

In the 13th century, the name was also found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where a William de Edmundeston is mentioned as holding lands in the area. This indicates that the family had established a presence in different parts of England by that time.

The EDMERSON surname has a long and noteworthy history, with several individuals bearing the name making significant contributions to various fields. One such figure was Sir Edward Edmerson (1590-1669), a prominent English lawyer and member of the Parliament during the reign of King Charles I.

Another notable EDMERSON was John Edmerson (1640-1719), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He participated in several important naval battles, including the Battle of Beachy Head in 1690.

In the realm of literature, William Edmerson (1826-1903) was a Scottish writer and poet, known for his works depicting rural life in Scotland. His collection of poems, "Lyrics of the Lowlands", published in 1876, earned him critical acclaim.

The EDMERSON name also has associations with the arts. Robert Edmerson (1805-1888) was an English painter and engraver, renowned for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious galleries throughout his career.

Finally, Mary Edmerson (1892-1976) was an American philanthropist and socialite, known for her charitable work and support of various cultural institutions in her native city of Chicago. She was a prominent figure in the city's high society and a patron of the arts.

These are just a few examples of the significant individuals who have carried the EDMERSON surname throughout history, contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of their respective eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edmerson

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

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

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