Explore the Family Name Bonifay
The meaning of Bonifay
French (southern): from a regional variant of the personal name Boniface.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonifay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bonifay experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 59,453 in 2000 to 62,531 in 2010, marking a decline of 5.18%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 0.63%, from 318 to 320 over the same period. This resulted in a marginal decrease in the proportion per 100k people, which fell from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #62,531 | -5.18% |
| Count | 318 | 320 | 0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonifay
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Bonifay surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.54% of Bonifays were White, a figure that rose to 97.50% in 2010. There was also a small percentage (1.89%) who identified as Hispanic in 2000, however, this number fell to zero by 2010. No Bonifays identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 97.5% | 0.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |