Explore the Family Name Bonifant
The meaning of Bonifant
English: nickname from a Middle English borrowing of Old French bon enfant ‘good child’. Compare Goodchild.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonifant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bonifant fluctuated between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bonifant ranked as the 71,143rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to 80,419th, marking a decrease in popularity by 13.04 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also slipped from 256 to 236 during this period, reflecting a decline of 7.81 percent. The proportion per 100,000 individuals possessing this surname marginally dropped by 11.11 percent from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #80,419 | -13.04% |
| Count | 256 | 236 | -7.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonifant
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts in the ethnic identity tied to the Bonifant surname from 2000 to 2010. White individuals accounted for the highest percentage, dropping slightly from 91.80 percent in 2000 to 88.98 percent in 2010. Hispanic representation saw an increase of 32.39 percent, growing from 3.52 percent in 2000 to 4.66 percent in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also increased by 44.87 percent, albeit from a small base of 2.34 percent in 2000 to 3.39 percent in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, the surname began to be associated with those identifying as two or more races, which was not the case in 2000. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black associated with the Bonifant surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.8% | 88.98% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 4.66% | 32.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.34% | 3.39% | 44.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |