Explore the Family Name Bonecutter
The meaning of Bonecutter
Americanized form (translation into English) of German Knochenhauer, an occupational name for a butcher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonecutter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bonecutter experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bonecutter was ranked as the 44,895th most popular surname, but it rose in rank to 43,511 by 2010, marking a 3.08% change. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 450 in 2000 to 496 in 2010, showing a 10.22% increase. However, the proportion of people named Bonecutter per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.17 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #43,511 | 3.08% |
| Count | 450 | 496 | 10.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonecutter
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bonecutter, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, with this group increasing from 94.67% in 2000 to 97.18% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of Bonecutters identifying with two or more races decreased from 3.33% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010. There were no Bonecutters who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 97.18% | 2.65% |
| Two or More Races | 3.33% | 1.21% | -63.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |