Explore the Family Name Bones
How common is the last name Bones in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Bones" has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,353rd but by 2010, it had moved up to 13,771st place, an increase of roughly 4.05%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 1,913 in 2000 to 2,197 in 2010, showing an increase of nearly 15%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname also increased by about 4.23% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,353 | #13,771 | 4.05% |
| Count | 1,913 | 2,197 | 14.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.74 | 4.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bones
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the distribution among those with the Bones surname shifted between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 52.48% to 47.61%, while Hispanic identification increased from 21.01% to 25.58%. Representation of Black individuals also saw a slight increase from 20.44% to 21.21%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both decreased, with the former dropping from 2.46% to 2.18% and the latter from 2.09% to 1.82%. Individuals identifying with two or more races saw a small increase from 1.52% to 1.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.48% | 47.61% | -9.28% |
| Hispanic | 21.01% | 25.58% | 21.75% |
| Black | 20.44% | 21.21% | 3.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.46% | 2.18% | -11.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.09% | 1.82% | -12.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.59% | 4.61% |