Explore the Family Name Boniface
How common is the last name Boniface in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boniface has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,987th in terms of prevalence, while by 2010 it had risen to 25,684th - an increase of 4.83%. The number of people with this surname also rose during this time, from 845 to 960, marking an increase of 13.61%. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the proportion bearing the Boniface name increased from 0.31 to 0.33.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #26,987 | #25,684 | 4.83% |
Count | 845 | 960 | 13.61% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.33 | 6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boniface
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Bonifaces identifying as White decreased from 88.76% to 83.65%, while those identifying as Black saw a dramatic increase from 5.09% to 10.21%. The percentage recognizing themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander also grew from 1.42% to 1.88%. However, the proportion of Bonifaces identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native both declined, falling from 2.84% to 2.50% and from 0.95% to 0.83%, respectively. The count of those claiming two or more races stayed relatively unchanged, decreasing slightly from 0.95% to 0.94%.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 88.76% | 83.65% | -5.76% |
Black | 5.09% | 10.21% | 100.59% |
Hispanic | 2.84% | 2.5% | -11.97% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 1.88% | 32.39% |
Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0.94% | -1.05% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 0.83% | -12.63% |