Explore the Family Name Bonaiuto
The meaning of Bonaiuto
Italian (mainly Sicily): from a medieval personal name Bonaiuto composed of the elements bono (buono) ‘good’ + aiuto ‘help’ (see Aiuto), often bestowed, as an expression of gratitude, upon a longed-for child that means ‘good help’.
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How common is the last name Bonaiuto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bonaiuto has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 77,742nd most common but moved up to the 76,533rd position by 2010, signifying a 1.56% increase. The number of individuals bearing this name also grew from 229 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, marking a 9.61% rise. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Bonaiuto surname per 100,000 increased by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #76,533 | 1.56% |
| Count | 229 | 251 | 9.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonaiuto
The ethnicity table based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bonaiuto surname identify as White, with a slightly declining percentage from 96.07% in 2000 to 94.82% in 2010. A small portion of Bonaiutos identifies as Hispanic, with a percentage increasing from 3.49% in 2000 to 3.98% in 2010, which denotes a 14.04% growth. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 94.82% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 3.98% | 14.04% |
| 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% |