Explore the Family Name Boney
The meaning of Boney
1. English: variant of Bunney. If originating from Sussex, the name may also be a variant of Bone in which the final weakly stressed -e has been pronounced [ɪ] or [i]. 2. English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English boni ‘bony, big-boned’. 3. German: shortened form of Böning (see Boening) or of its rare cognate Boning. This surname is very rare in Germany. 4. Americanized form of Swiss German Böni (see Boni). 5. French: rare variant of Bonney.
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How common is the last name Boney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boney saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 8371st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 8673rd position, indicating a 3.61% decline. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual number of people with the surname Boney increased from 3630 to 3789, showing a growth of 4.38%. The proportion of people named Boney per 100,000 also declined slightly by 5.19% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,371 | #8,673 | -3.61% |
| Count | 3,630 | 3,789 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.35 | 1.28 | -5.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boney
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Boney. Between 2000 and 2010, there has been an observable change in the ethnic composition. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic grew by 21.43% and 23.81% respectively. Similarly, individuals identifying as Black or having two or more races also saw an increase, growing by 6.68% and 4.90% respectively. On the other hand, there was a 4.58% decrease among those identifying as White, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation fell by 19.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.69% | 55.05% | -4.58% |
| Black | 34.71% | 37.03% | 6.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 3.38% | 23.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 2.14% | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.56% | 2.06% | -19.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.34% | 21.43% |