Explore the Family Name Bonjour
The meaning of Bonjour
French: nickname from Old French bonjour ‘good day’, possibly denoting someone who made frequent use of this salutation. Some characteristic forenames: French Monique, Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonjour in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bonjour saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,529th most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to the 39,281st spot, a change of approximately 7.64 percent. The number of individuals with the Bonjour surname also grew from 480 to 560 during this period, marking a 16.67 percent increase. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were .18 with the surname Bonjour in 2000, increasing slightly to .19 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #39,281 | 7.64% |
| Count | 480 | 560 | 16.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonjour
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Bonjour surname mainly identifies with White ethnicity, although there have been some changes over the decade. In 2000, 94.38 percent identified as White, dropping to 90.54 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a noted increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.75 percent in 2000 to 4.46 percent in 2010, a growth of roughly 18.93 percent. Interestingly, instances of the Bonjour surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying as two or more races emerged in 2010, where previously these categories had no representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 90.54% | -4.07% |
| Hispanic | 3.75% | 4.46% | 18.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |