Explore the Family Name Bonano
The meaning of Bonano
1. Italian: variant of Bonanno. This form of the surname is very rare in Italy. 2. Spanish (Bonaño): of Italian origin (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Alba, Angel, Benito, Cristino, Eulogio, Jaime, Luis, Luz, Maribel, Mercedes, Miguel. Italian Fiore.
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How common is the last name Bonano in the United States?
The surname Bonano has seen a steady rise in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 34,150th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had risen to rank 32,834th. The count of people with this surname also increased from 628 in 2000 to 699 in 2010, marking an 11.31% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly increased from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010, a growth of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #32,834 | 3.85% |
| Count | 628 | 699 | 11.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonano
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Bonano surname identify as Hispanic. There was a significant increase in the percentage of Hispanics from 60.99% in 2000 to 67.10% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 36.31% in 2000 to 29.47% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a notable increase, from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010. No significant changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.99% | 67.1% | 10.02% |
| White | 36.31% | 29.47% | -18.84% |
| Black | 1.59% | 2.72% | 71.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |