Explore the Family Name Bonne
The meaning of Bonne
1. French: from the feminine form of Bon. 2. Danish: status name for a farmer, from Old Norse bóndi (see Bond 1). 3. German: variant of Bonn 2 (from the older form of the placename, Bunne) and of Bonn 3. 4. German: topographic name from Romance bonna ‘border’. 5. Flemish and Dutch (also Bonné): of French origin; see 1 above. 6. Scottish (Clackmannanshire) and English: variant of Bone. Some characteristic forenames: French Henri, Emile.
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How common is the last name Bonne in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bonne has increased over a decade (2000 - 2010). In 2000, Bonne was ranked 54,269 in terms of surname popularity with a count of 356 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, its rank slightly improved to 53,802 with an increase in the count to 384 individuals, denoting a positive change of approximately 7.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #53,802 | 0.86% |
| Count | 356 | 384 | 7.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonne
Turning to ethnicity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Bonne surname identified as White, constituting 77.81% and 77.34% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. The Hispanic community experienced a growth rate of 12.41% over the decade, increasing from 9.27% in 2000 to 10.42% in 2010. Similarly, the Black community saw a growth rate of 6.39%, increasing from 9.55% in 2000 to 10.16% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races represented 1.69% in 2000 and increased slightly to 1.82% in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.81% | 77.34% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 9.27% | 10.42% | 12.41% |
| Black | 9.55% | 10.16% | 6.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.82% | 7.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |