Explore the Family Name Bonello
The meaning of Bonello
1. Italian: from a diminutive of Bono. 2. Scottish (Fife and Clackmannanshire): habitational name from Bonaly in Midlothian or a lost Banaley in Fife. These were probably named with Middle Scots bonalai, bonnaillie, from French bon ‘good’ + aller ‘to go’, i.e. ‘good speed, farewell!’ as in ‘to drink one’s bonallie’, and thus a Scottish equivalent of the English Drinkale. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Cosmo, Vincenzo, Antonino, Antonio, Carmela, Giuseppe, Giuseppe, Ignazio, Nicola.
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How common is the last name Bonello in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bonello has slightly dwindled in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 35,445 and dropped to 38,214 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 7.81%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 601 in 2000 to 580 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.49%. The proportion per 100,000 people with the Bonello surname also fell by 9.09% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,445 | #38,214 | -7.81% |
| Count | 601 | 580 | -3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonello
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals some shifts. The majority of people with the surname Bonello identify as White, with an increase from 86.52% in 2000 to 88.79% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained relatively stable with only a slight decrease of 1.69%. There was a notable drop in the number of individuals claiming Black ethnicity, falling 38% over the same time frame. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in 2010 that was not present in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of those reporting two or more races halved, and no respondents identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.52% | 88.79% | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 6.49% | 6.38% | -1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 3.33% | 1.72% | -48.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Black | 2.5% | 1.55% | -38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |