Explore the Family Name Bonillas
The meaning of Bonillas
Hispanic: plural form of Spanish Bonilla.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonillas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Bonillas surname has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bonillas was ranked as the 31,958th most popular surname, while in 2010 it climbed to the 31,554th position—a 1.26% increase in rank. The count of individuals with the Bonillas surname also increased during this period, from 682 in 2000 to 733 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.48%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Bonillas surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,958 | #31,554 | 1.26% |
| Count | 682 | 733 | 7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonillas
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those with the Bonillas surname. In 2010, the largest ethnic group identified was Hispanic, accounting for 82.95% of the total, an increase from 79.62% in 2000. Those identifying as White comprised 14.60%, a decrease from 16.86% in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a slight increase from 1.47% to 1.64% over the decade. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Bonillas surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. The 'two or more races' category was represented in 2000 but was not present in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.62% | 82.95% | 4.18% |
| White | 16.86% | 14.6% | -13.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.47% | 1.64% | 11.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |