Explore the Family Name Bonavia
The meaning of Bonavia
Italian (mainly Liguria and Piedmont): from a personal medieval name Bonavia, an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘good street’.
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How common is the last name Bonavia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bonavia experienced a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,905 in popularity, with 248 individuals bearing the name. A decade later, the ranking dropped to 75,799, although the count of individuals with this surname rose slightly to 254. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.09 during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #75,799 | -3.97% |
| Count | 248 | 254 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonavia
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bonavia also varied over the same decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (86.29%), followed by Hispanic (11.29%) and a small percentage identifying as belonging to two or more races (2.42%). There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the proportion of individuals identifying as White increased to 90.16%, while the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic dropped to 8.66%. The category of individuals belonging to two or more races disappeared completely from the dataset.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.29% | 90.16% | 4.48% |
| Hispanic | 11.29% | 8.66% | -23.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |