Explore the Family Name Bonde
The meaning of Bonde
1. English (Devon): variant of Bond. 2. Danish and Swedish: status name for a farmer, from Old Norse bóndi ‘farmer’ (see also Bond). 3. Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead west of the Oslo Fjord, named Bonden, Bondi, from Old Norse Bóndvin, a compound of bóndi ‘farmer’ + vin ‘meadow’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Erik.
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How common is the last name Bonde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Bonde' has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, 'Bonde' was ranked 25,169th in popularity with 924 individuals carrying this surname, equating to a proportion of 0.34 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 29,138th and the count of individuals decreased to 813, leading to a proportion of 0.28 per 100k people. This represents a negative change in popularity and count of -15.77% and -12.01% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,169 | #29,138 | -15.77% |
| Count | 924 | 813 | -12.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.28 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonde
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010 for those bearing the 'Bonde' surname. While the majority continue to identify as White (91.27% in 2010), there has been a slight decrease in this category (-1.71%). The most notable change is seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, which grew from 1.62% in 2000 to 3.69% in 2010, indicating an increase of 127.78%. Furthermore, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races also increased from 2.27% to 2.46%. Conversely, the Hispanic category saw a decrease of -22.33%, while both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no data in 2010, suggesting their numbers might've been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 91.27% | -1.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 3.69% | 127.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 2.46% | 8.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 1.6% | -22.33% |
| Black | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |