Explore the Family Name Bonewitz
The meaning of Bonewitz
Germanized form of Polish Boniewicz: patronymic from the personal name Bonifacy (see Boniface). Compare Bonawitz.
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How common is the last name Bonewitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bonewitz in the United States has seen some minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,725 in popularity and rose slightly to 69,996 by 2010, a decrease in rank by 3.35%. The count, or number of people with this surname, grew from 272 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, an increase of 2.94%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people in the population dropped by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #69,996 | -3.35% |
| Count | 272 | 280 | 2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonewitz
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Bonewitz surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals identify as White – 94.85% in 2000 and 93.93% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in this category, by 0.97%. The next most common ethnicity is Hispanic, which grew significantly from 3.31% in 2000 to 4.64% in 2010, an increase of over 40%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 93.93% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 4.64% | 40.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |