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

Edmister, 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 Edmister surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edmister in America

Edmister is the 45959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edmister surname appeared 464 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 Edmister.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edmister 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 Edmister

The surname Edmister has its origins in England, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name such as Edmonstone or Edmondston, which were found in various regions of England, including Yorkshire and Northumberland.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Yorkshire, dating back to 1273, where it appears as "de Edmundeston." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place called Edmundeston or Edmondston, likely referring to a farmstead or settlement owned by someone named Edmund or Edmond.

In the 14th century, the spelling of the name evolved to "Edmyster" and "Edmyster," as evident in various tax records and parish registers from that era. This variation in spelling was common during those times, as standardized spellings were not widely adopted until much later.

Notable individuals with the surname Edmister include William Edmister, a prominent merchant from York who lived in the late 15th century and was involved in the wool trade. Records show that he was a member of the wealthy Merchant Adventurers' Guild and owned several properties in the city.

Another notable figure was John Edmister, who was born in 1612 in Northumberland. He served as a captain in the English Civil War and fought for the Parliamentarian forces against King Charles I. Edmister played a role in several key battles, including the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in various parish records in Yorkshire and Northumberland, with several Edmisters listed as farmers, tradesmen, and landowners. One such individual was Thomas Edmister, born in 1732 in Northumberland, who was a successful wool merchant and owned a substantial estate.

The 19th century saw the Edmister name spread across different parts of England, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of the British Empire, including Canada and Australia. One notable figure from this period was Henry Edmister, born in 1825 in Yorkshire, who was a renowned architect and designed several prominent buildings in London, including churches and public libraries.

Another significant individual was Elizabeth Edmister, born in 1867 in Northumberland, who was an influential women's rights activist and campaigned for women's suffrage in the early 20th century. She played a key role in the suffragette movement and was involved in several high-profile protests and demonstrations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edmister

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

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

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