Explore the Family Name Bonnes
The meaning of Bonnes
1. Dutch and German: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Boudewijn (see Baldwin), with a genitive case -s, meaning ‘son of Bonne’. It is common in the Dutch-German border area. 2. Irish: adopted translation for Ó Cnáimhsighe (by association with the Irish word cnámh ‘bone’). See Bonar 2 and English Bonner 1. 3. Americanized form of Norwegian Bones 3.
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How common is the last name Bonnes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bonnes has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,000 in terms of popularity and had 437 bearers in the United States. By 2010, though, the rank dropped to 53,419 while the count decreased to 387, marking a change of -16.13% and -11.44% in rank and count respectively. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.16 to 0.13, recording an overall decrease of -18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #53,419 | -16.13% |
| Count | 437 | 387 | -11.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonnes
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Bonnes surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes as well. In 2000, 93.36% of the Bonnes bearers identified as White, compared to 92.51% in 2010, showing a slight decrease. The Hispanic representation, on the other hand, increased from 2.29% to 4.65%. Black representation decreased from 3.43% to 1.55%, whereas the Asian/Pacific Islander category appeared in 2010 with representation at 1.29%. There was no change observed in the categories of 'Two or more races' and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 92.51% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 4.65% | 103.06% |
| Black | 3.43% | 1.55% | -54.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |