Edelsten Surname

983,245th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 262 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Australia
Highest density in:
Denmark

Edelsten Surname Definition:

Edulf filius Uctredi had a charter of the lands of Gillemoristun from William de Moreville before 1189 (REG., p. 40), and thenceforward the lands were known as Edulfstun now Eddleston (in Peeblesshire). From this last form the descendants of Edulf assumed their surname.

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Edelsten Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Australia1161:232,72221,885
England581:960,65648,451
Denmark291:194,64516,083
New Zealand231:196,88420,367
Scotland211:254,94412,577
United States51:72,491,7871,102,614
South Africa31:18,059,235248,362
Canada21:18,422,796409,488
Ireland11:4,708,93929,543
China11:1,367,321,56651,149
Dominican Republic11:10,432,93236,508
Israel11:8,557,634182,558
Sweden11:9,846,757347,448
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England341:716,92333,560
Scotland21:1,871,60827,884
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States21:25,109,342694,541

Edelsten Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

Edulf filius Uctredi had a charter of the lands of Gillemoristun from William de Moreville before 1189 (REG., p. 40), and thenceforward the lands were known as Edulfstun now Eddleston (in Peeblesshire). From this last form the descendants of Edulf assumed their surname.

The Surnames of Scotland (1946) by George Fraser Black (1866-1948)

A partial Anglicization of the Ger. Edelstein.

Surnames of the United Kingdom (1912) by Henry Harrison

User-submitted Reference

  • Jewish (Ashkenazic) : ornamental name, or ornamental-occupational name for a jeweler, from the German, Edelstein, in the sense 'precious stone'.
  • German : habitational name from a place named with the Middle High German, adel (nobility) + stein (rock, castle).
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Edelsten Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Edelsten Come From? nationality or country of origin

Edelsten is more frequently found in Australia than any other country or territory. It may occur in the variant forms:. Click here for other potential spellings of this name.

How Common Is The Last Name Edelsten? popularity and diffusion

Edelsten is the 983,245th most commonly used family name worldwide, borne by around 1 in 27,815,061 people. The last name is primarily found in Oceania, where 53 percent of Edelsten are found; 53 percent are found in Australasia and 53 percent are found in Australia and New Zealand.

This surname is most commonly held in Australia, where it is borne by 116 people, or 1 in 232,722. In Australia it is primarily found in: Victoria, where 66 percent live, Queensland, where 23 percent live and South Australia, where 4 percent live. Other than Australia this last name exists in 12 countries. It also occurs in England, where 22 percent live and Denmark, where 11 percent live.

Edelsten Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The frequency of Edelsten has changed over time. In England the number of people bearing the Edelsten last name rose 171 percent between 1881 and 2014; in Scotland it rose 1,050 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it rose 250 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Edelsten Last Name Statistics demography

Edelsten earn significantly less than the average income. In United States they earn 25.91% less than the national average, earning $31,969 USD per year.

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