Explore the Family Name Bonifield
The meaning of Bonifield
Altered form of English Bonfield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonifield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bonifield saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 46,523 with a count of 431 individuals having this surname, as compared to 2010 when it was ranked 53,316 with a count of 388. This represents a decrease in popularity by 14.6% and a drop in count by almost 10%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k also dipped by 18.75% from 0.16 to 0.13 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #53,316 | -14.6% |
| Count | 431 | 388 | -9.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonifield
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bonifield. Between 2000 and 2010, there were observable changes in the distribution of ethnicity. The White population with this surname decreased slightly from 95.59% to 93.81%, while the Hispanic population also reduced from 2.09% to 1.80%. On the other hand, there were new additions in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native each accounting for 1.29% and 1.80% respectively in 2010, which were not present in 2000. The Black population remained constant at 0.00% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 93.81% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 1.8% | -13.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |