Explore the Family Name Bonelli
The meaning of Bonelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Bonello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Angelo, Marco, Salvatore, Antonella, Antonio, Carlo, Carmine, Enrico, Ezio, Giorgio, Guido.
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How common is the last name Bonelli in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bonelli has experienced slight changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Bonelli ranked 15,889th in popularity and was held by 1,681 individuals. By 2010, it had slipped to 16,560th place, with an increase of 3.09% in the number of people bearing the name to 1,733. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of people named Bonelli per 100,000 decreased by 4.84% during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,889 | #16,560 | -4.22% |
| Count | 1,681 | 1,733 | 3.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonelli
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bonelli also shifted according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of Bonelli being used by individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of Bonellis identified as White (85.01% in 2000 and 82.98% in 2010), while a growing number identified as Hispanic, increasing from 7.08% in 2000 to 9.06% in 2010. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as Black or two or more races between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.01% | 82.98% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 7.08% | 9.06% | 27.97% |
| Black | 5.65% | 5.71% | 1.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.79% | 7.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |