Explore the Family Name Bonetti
The meaning of Bonetti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Bonetto, a diminutive of Bono, or the corresponding nickname. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Guido, Salvatore, Claudina, Dante, Enrico, Gino, Giovanni, Marco, Massimo, Pasquale, Ricci, Ricco. Spanish Jaime, Jorge, Jose, Luz, Pedro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonetti in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bonetti has experienced a slight decrease in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 19,272 and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 19,703, marking a decrease of 2.24%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.07% from 1,301 people in 2000 to 1,367 in 2010. This suggests that while there may be more people carrying the name, other surnames have become more popular during that time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,272 | #19,703 | -2.24% |
| Count | 1,301 | 1,367 | 5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.46 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonetti
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Bonetti surname. There was an increase in the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics using this surname between 2000 and 2010, with changes of 31.15% and 16.89%, respectively. The representation of those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly by 65.09%. It's also notable that the overwhelming majority of people with the Bonetti surname identified as White in both 2000 (88.55%) and 2010 (88.08%), with only a minimal decrease of 0.53% over the decade. The census reported no change in the number of Black individuals or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname, as these groups were not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.55% | 88.08% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 8.76% | 10.24% | 16.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.8% | 31.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 0.59% | -65.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |