Edgar

Edgar Meaning & Origin

About Edgar
The surname Edgar is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the given name Edgar, which itself comes from the Old English name "Eadgar," meaning "prosperity spear" or "fortunate warrior." The name was popularized by the Anglo-Saxon king Edgar the Peaceful, who ruled England in the 10th century. Over time, the name Edgar became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now found as a common surname in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Edgar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Edgar: 11,895
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,014
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Edgar based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Edgar is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATKR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E3206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 D G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛdgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Edgar in Braille

Here's how to represent Edgar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Edgar in braille

How to sign the name Edgar using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Edgar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Edgar in sign language

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