Explore the Family Name Bongiovanni
The meaning of Bongiovanni
Italian: from a personal name composed of the elements bon ‘good’ + Giovanni, an equivalent of John. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Antonio, Dante, Salvatore, Santo, Antonino, Domenic, Gaetano, Geno, Giacomo, Gilda, Luciano, Nino.
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How common is the last name Bongiovanni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bongiovanni ranked 16,859th in popularity in 2000 and then slightly dipped to 17,605th in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.42%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,558 in 2000 to 1,596 in 2010, showing a growth of 2.44%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, Bongiovanni experienced a decline of 6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,859 | #17,605 | -4.42% |
| Count | 1,558 | 1,596 | 2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.54 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bongiovanni
In regards to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the Bongiovanni surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 96.41% of all Bongiovannis and decreased slightly to 95.24% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.67% in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010. The population of Bongiovannis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose, growing from just 0.32% in 2000 to 0.56% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Bongiovannis claiming two or more races dropped significantly, from 1.48% in 2000 to 0.50% in 2010. There was no change among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these groups maintained a 0% representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 95.24% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.45% | 106.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.56% | 75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0.5% | -66.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |