Explore the Family Name Bonagura
The meaning of Bonagura
Italian: from a shortened form of the personal name Bonaugura, an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘good omen’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Bonagura in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bonagura saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 66,274 to 66,553, a shift of -0.42 percent. However, there was an increase in the total count of individuals with this surname, rising from 279 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, marking an increase of 6.45 percent. The proportion of those with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #66,553 | -0.42% |
| Count | 279 | 297 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonagura
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bonagura surname identified as White, although there was a decline from 97.85 percent in 2000 to 93.94 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0 percent in 2000 to 4.71 percent in 2010. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 93.94% | -4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.71% | 0% |
| 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% |