2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Edon
Derived from a place name meaning "hill by the water" in Old English.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Edon. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Edon 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 Edon with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Edon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Edon, the largest self-reported group is White at 55.0%. The next largest groups are Black (36.9%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Edon
The surname Edon originates from France, with its roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "eden," meaning "paradise" or "garden of Eden." The name was likely adopted by those who lived near a particularly lush or fertile area, or perhaps by those who cultivated gardens or worked as horticulturists.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edon can be found in the Cartulaire de Sainte-Croix de Quimperlé, a medieval cartulary from the Brittany region of France, dating back to the late 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Petrus de Edon," suggesting that the name was already in use during that period.
In England, the name Edon appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1191, where it was recorded as "Radulfus de Edon." This indicates that the name had spread to England by the late 12th century, possibly through Norman influence or migration.
During the 13th century, the name Edon was also found in the Chartulary of the Priory of St. Bees in Cumberland, where it was recorded as "Willelmus de Edon." This suggests that the name had taken root in various parts of England by that time.
One notable figure bearing the surname Edon was John Edon (c. 1460-1535), an English Benedictine monk and theologian who served as the last Prior of Bury St. Edmunds Abbey before its dissolution in 1539.
Another prominent individual with the surname Edon was Sir James Edon (1550-1624), an English merchant and diplomat who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1619. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the establishment of several charitable institutions.
In the 17th century, a certain William Edon (1625-1702) gained recognition as a prominent Puritan clergyman and author in England. His works included several theological treatises and sermons.
Moving into the 18th century, we find John Edon (1735-1809), an English painter and engraver who was particularly known for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in various art collections across the United Kingdom.
Lastly, in the 19th century, there was Charles Edon (1812-1890), a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Masonic School for Boys in Wandsworth.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Edon
Among Census respondents with the surname Edon, the largest self-reported group is White at 55.0%. The next largest groups are Black (36.9%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Edon 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 Edon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White55.0% · 61
- Black or African American36.9% · 41
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Edon
Edon 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+3 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,798 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+8 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,569 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | +3 bearers (+3.0%) | Down 6,798 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.8%) | Up 8,569 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 Edon 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 | #157,234 | #148,665 | 5.4% |
| Count | 103 | 111 | 7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Edon bearers went from 103 to 111 (+7.8% change). The surname moved up 8,569 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #148,665.
FAQ
Edon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Edon?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Edon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Edon?
Edon ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Edon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Edon.
Has Edon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Edon went from 103 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 8 (+7.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Edon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Edon, the largest self-reported group is White at 55.0%. The next largest groups are Black (36.9%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Edon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 55.0% (61 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Edon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (55.0%), Black (36.9%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Edon (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 Edon mean?
Derived from a place name meaning "hill by the water" 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 Edon (0.04 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 Edon?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.