Explore the Family Name Bonet
The meaning of Bonet
1. Catalan: from a medieval personal name, a diminutive of bon ‘good’, or the corresponding nickname. 2. French: variant of Bonnet. 3. Italian (northern): variant of Bonetto, see Bonetti. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jaime, Lourdes, Pedro, Ana, Angel, Armando, Carlos, Domingo, Ernesto, Eudaldo, Gilberto.
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How common is the last name Bonet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bonet has been steadily increasing in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 15,364th, but rose to the 13,824th position by 2010, showing a growth rate of 10.02 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,754 in 2000 to 2,187 in 2010, which corresponds to a notable increase of 24.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,364 | #13,824 | 10.02% |
| Count | 1,754 | 2,187 | 24.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.74 | 13.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonet
With respect to ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the Bonet surname is predominantly associated with Hispanic ethnic identity. In 2000, 73.83 percent of people with the Bonet surname were of Hispanic ethnicity, and this figure slightly increased to 75.13 percent in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity for those bearing this surname was White, although its proportion decreased from 21.09 percent in 2000 to 19.52 percent in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation among those with the Bonet surname saw a slight increase from 0.68 percent in 2000 to 0.73 percent in 2010. Black identity showed a small decrease from 3.82 percent in 2000 to 3.66 percent in 2010. By 2010, individuals identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were also present within the Bonet surname population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.83% | 75.13% | 1.76% |
| White | 21.09% | 19.52% | -7.44% |
| Black | 3.82% | 3.66% | -4.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.73% | 7.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.23% | 0% |