Explore the Family Name Bamonte
The meaning of Bamonte
Italian (Campania): shortened form of Baiamonte. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Biagio, Marco, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bamonte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bamonte has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,569th; however, by 2010, it had climbed to 64,559th, marking a change of roughly 5.85%. The count of people bearing the surname also increased during this period, rising from 268 to 308, an increase of nearly 14.93%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #64,559 | 5.85% |
| Count | 268 | 308 | 14.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bamonte
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bamonte identify as White. In 2000, approximately 93.28% identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly to 89.29% by 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw the most significant increase, jumping from 5.22% in 2000 to 8.12% in 2010, a change of 55.56%. During both census years, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.28% | 89.29% | -4.28% |
| Hispanic | 5.22% | 8.12% | 55.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |