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

Eidson, 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 Eidson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eidson in America

Eidson is the 7585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eidson surname appeared 4,381 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Eidson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eidson 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 Eidson

The surname Eidson has its origins in the Germanic region of Europe, dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to be a variant of the German surname Eidson or Eideson, which is derived from the Old German personal name Eido or Eid, meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Eidson" in this historic document, suggesting its presence in England during the Norman era.

In the 13th century, there are records of individuals bearing the name Eidson in various regions of Germany, such as the town of Eidenhausen in the state of Hesse. This indicates that the name was well-established in its place of origin before spreading to other parts of Europe.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Eidson surname began to appear more frequently in historical records across Europe, particularly in areas with significant German populations. One notable bearer of the name was Johann Eidson (1565-1632), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious subjects.

As the name spread throughout the centuries, it underwent various spelling variations, including Eideson, Eidtson, and Eidsohn. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation patterns.

In the 18th century, the Eidson surname can be found in the records of early American settlers, particularly those of German descent who immigrated to the New World. One such individual was William Eidson (1730-1810), a pioneer and landowner in Virginia who played a role in the American Revolutionary War.

Another notable figure with the Eidson surname was Mary Eidson (1845-1920), a renowned educator and founder of the Eidson School for Girls in Georgia, which became an influential institution in the region.

John Eidson (1876-1958), an American businessman and philanthropist, made significant contributions to the development of the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, through his various investments and charitable endeavors.

Throughout its history, the Eidson surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, from scholars and religious figures to pioneers and entrepreneurs, leaving an indelible mark on the communities and regions where they lived and worked.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eidson

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

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

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