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

Egerdahl, 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 Egerdahl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Egerdahl in America

Egerdahl is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Egerdahl surname appeared 122 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 Egerdahl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Egerdahl 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 Egerdahl

The surname Egerdahl has its origins in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden and Norway. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Old Norse words "egg" meaning "edge" or "ridge," and "dal" meaning "valley" or "dale." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived near a ridge or in a valley.

The earliest known records of the name Egerdahl can be found in medieval Swedish and Norwegian parish records. One of the earliest instances is in the 16th century, with a reference to a man named Olaf Egerdahl in a Norwegian census from 1567. The name also appears in several Swedish church records from the 17th and 18th centuries, indicating its presence in various parts of Scandinavia during that period.

In terms of historical figures, one notable individual bearing the surname Egerdahl was Nils Egerdahl (1808-1887), a Swedish businessman and politician who served as a member of the Riksdag, the national legislature of Sweden. Another prominent figure was Olof Egerdahl (1831-1901), a Swedish-American Lutheran minister and educator who played a significant role in establishing the Augustana Synod, a Lutheran church body in the United States.

Moving forward in time, Axel Egerdahl (1879-1960) was a Swedish architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the development of Stockholm's infrastructure and urban planning in the early 20th century. In the field of literature, Ingrid Egerdahl (1906-1989) was a Swedish author and playwright known for her works exploring themes of family dynamics and social issues.

Another notable individual was Knut Egerdahl (1915-2001), a Norwegian architect and designer who gained recognition for his innovative and modernist architectural designs, particularly in the post-World War II era. His works included residential buildings, churches, and public spaces, many of which can still be seen in Norway today.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Egerdahl has a rich history spanning several centuries, with individuals from various walks of life making their mark in fields such as politics, religion, architecture, and literature. The name's origins in the rugged landscapes of Scandinavia and its enduring presence throughout the ages serve as a testament to its cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Egerdahl

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

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

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