Explore the Family Name Bonifas
The meaning of Bonifas
English (Dorset): variant of Boniface.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonifas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bonifas has grown over the years. In 2000 it was ranked 36,672nd in terms of popularity, and by 2010 it had moved up to 34,618th place—a 5.6% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 575 in 2000 to 653 in 2010, marking a rise of 13.57%. Its proportion per 100,000 people also rose slightly, from 0.21 to 0.22, a growth rate of 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,672 | #34,618 | 5.6% |
| Count | 575 | 653 | 13.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonifas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bonifas, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 97.04% in 2000 and 95.41% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.68%. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic — 2.26% in 2000 decreasing to 1.99% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years. However, the category "two or more races" did appear in 2010 with a share of 1.84%, suggesting an increasing diversity among those bearing the Bonifas surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 95.41% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 1.99% | -11.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |