Explore the Family Name Bonfante
How common is the last name Bonfante in the United States?
The surname Bonfante, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,147 most popular while a decade later in 2010, it rose to rank 54,864 which denotes a positive change of 7.24%. The count of individuals with the Bonfante surname also increased from 320 in 2000 to 375 in 2010, showing an increase of 17.19%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight rise from 0.12 to 0.13, marking an 8.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #54,864 | 7.24% |
| Count | 320 | 375 | 17.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonfante
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Bonfante surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there was no recorded Bonfante of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in both 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 4.04% over the decade from 62.81% to 60.27%. The second largest group identifies as Hispanic, with a small increase from 34.06% to 36.53%. A small percentage, which grew from 2.50% to 2.67%, identifies as being from two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.81% | 60.27% | -4.04% |
| Hispanic | 34.06% | 36.53% | 7.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 2.67% | 6.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |