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

Edris, 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 Edris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edris in America

Edris is the 44193rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edris surname appeared 487 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 Edris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edris 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 Edris

The surname EDRIS originates from the Middle East, specifically the Arabic-speaking regions. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 9th or 10th century. The name is derived from the Arabic word 'idris', which means 'studious' or 'learned'. It is also linked to the biblical figure Enoch, who was revered for his wisdom and knowledge.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname EDRIS can be found in the writings of the renowned Muslim scholar and physician, Avicenna (980-1037 CE). He mentioned an individual named 'Idris ibn al-Hasan' in his medical treatise, indicating that the name was in use during that era.

In the 12th century, a notable figure bearing the surname EDRIS was the Andalusian philosopher and mathematician, Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Yahya ibn Bajja al-Edris, also known as Avempace (1085-1139). He made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and physics.

During the Ottoman Empire, the EDRIS surname was prevalent among scholars and intellectuals. One prominent individual was Idris al-Bidlisi (1457-1520), a Kurdish scholar, historian, and poet who authored several works on various subjects, including history and theology.

Another historical figure with the surname EDRIS was the 17th-century Egyptian scholar and traveler, Ahmad ibn Idris al-Naqib (1637-1689). He undertook extensive travels throughout the Middle East and Africa, documenting his observations and experiences in his writings.

In the 19th century, the surname EDRIS was also found in parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly among Muslim communities. One notable individual was Syed Ahmed Edris (1786-1831), a Muslim reformer and leader who played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British rule.

Over time, variations of the surname EDRIS have emerged, such as Idris, Edrees, and Ederis, reflecting the diverse linguistic and cultural influences across different regions. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in the Arabic language and the rich intellectual and scholarly traditions of the Middle East.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edris

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

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

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