Explore the Family Name Bonar
The meaning of Bonar
1. Scottish: variant of Bonner. 2. Irish (Donegal): Scottish name adopted as a translation of Gaelic Ó Cnáimhsighe ‘descendant of Cnáimhseach’, a byname meaning ‘midwife’. This word seems to be a derivative of cnámh ‘bone’ (with the feminine ending -seach), but if so the reason for this is not clear. 3. Polish: from German Bohner or Boner ‘bean grower’.
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How common is the last name Bonar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Bonar" has seen an increase in popularity over a ten-year span from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Bonar was ranked as the 12,277th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 12,012th place. This is an increase of approximately 2.16%. The number of people with this surname also increased, from 2,323 in 2000 to 2,599 in 2010, which represents an increase of 11.88%. This means that for every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.86 individuals named Bonar in 2000 and 0.88 in 2010, a growth of 2.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,277 | #12,012 | 2.16% |
| Count | 2,323 | 2,599 | 11.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.88 | 2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonar
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides changes in the distributions of the Bonar surname among different groups between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 93.84% of those with the Bonar surname identified as White, however, this figure decreased to 89.69% by 2010. The representation of other groups increased during this period: Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 50.72%, Two or more races by 50.38%, Hispanic by 79.07%, Black by 61.05%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native by 150%. Despite these increases, the majority of individuals with the Bonar surname still identified as White in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.84% | 89.69% | -4.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 3.85% | 79.07% |
| Black | 1.72% | 2.77% | 61.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 2% | 50.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 1.04% | 50.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.65% | 150% |