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

Edmonson, 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 Edmonson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edmonson in America

Edmonson is the 7207th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edmonson surname appeared 4,631 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Edmonson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edmonson 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 Edmonson

The surname Edmonson has its roots in England, originating from the Old English personal name "Eadmund" or "Edmund." This name was composed of the elements "ead," meaning "prosperity" or "fortune," and "mund," meaning "protector." The name would have been given to someone whose role was to protect or guard prosperity.

Edmonson likely derived from a patronymic form, indicating "son of Edmund." The earliest recorded spelling of the name dates back to the late 12th century, appearing as "Edmundessone" in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1197. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Edmondson, Edmunson, and Edmonson.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Edmundus." This document was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror, providing valuable insight into the English population at the time.

The name Edmonson has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Sir Thomas Edmonson (1563-1639), an English diplomat and civil servant who served as the Clerk of the Privy Council under Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.

Another prominent figure was John Edmonson (1771-1840), an American Baptist minister and educator who founded the Augusta Seminary in Kentucky, one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in the state.

Henry Edmonson (1826-1890) was a British architect who designed several notable buildings in Manchester, including the Manchester Town Hall and the Assize Courts.

Robert Edmonson (1805-1867) was an American painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his unique style of portrait sculptures carved from limestone. He was one of the few African American artists of his time to achieve significant success.

Lastly, Matilda Edmonson (1834-1923) was a British philanthropist and social reformer known for her work in improving the living conditions of the poor in Edinburgh, Scotland.

These examples illustrate the widespread presence of the Edmonson surname across various fields and regions, showcasing its rich historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edmonson

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

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

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