Explore the Family Name Bonadonna
The meaning of Bonadonna
Italian: nickname composed of the elements bona ‘good’ + donna ‘woman’. In some instances the first element may be the medieval female personal name Bona (which is still used in Sardinia); the name was bestowed as an omen or well-wishing name (that the child would grow to be a good woman). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Gaetano, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Bonadonna in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bonadonna saw a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,497 in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to rank 46,568. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 455 in 2000 to 457 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.76%, indicating that while the absolute count may have increased, relative to the total population the prevalence of this surname has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #46,568 | -4.65% |
| Count | 455 | 457 | 0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonadonna
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Bonadonna surname identify as White, with 94.73% in 2000 and 93.65% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic has seen an increase from 3.30% in 2000 up to 3.72% in 2010. Also noteworthy is the increase in those identifying with two or more races, which rose from 1.54% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.73% | 93.65% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 3.72% | 12.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.19% | 42.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |