Explore the Family Name Bonam
The meaning of Bonam
Indian (Andhra Pradesh): from a Kapu (agrarian) caste name, from Telugu bonam ‘feast’, from Sanskrit bhojanam ‘meal’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bonam has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname improved from 61,713th place in 2000 to 56,444th in 2010, showing an 8.54% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period from 304 to 362, marking a 19.08% increase. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Bonam per 100,000 people increased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #56,444 | 8.54% |
| Count | 304 | 362 | 19.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonam
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a significant shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bonam between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander skyrocketed by 202.13%, from 3.29% to 9.94%. However, the percentages for both White and Black ethnicities decreased by 7.46% and 7.87% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease of 0.83%. No changes were observed in the Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.36% | 44.75% | -7.46% |
| Black | 44.08% | 40.61% | -7.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.29% | 9.94% | 202.13% |
| Two or More Races | 3.62% | 3.59% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |