Explore the Family Name Bonnette
The meaning of Bonnette
Altered form of French Bonnet, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Bonnett. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Armand, Colette, Elzear, Germaine, Jean-Paul, Marcel, Nicolle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonnette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bonnette experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bonnette was ranked the 11,141st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 11,627th, marking a decrease of 4.36%. However, the number of individuals with the Bonnette surname increased from 2,612 in 2000 to 2,696 in 2010, an increase of 3.22%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.19% over this decade-long period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,141 | #11,627 | -4.36% |
| Count | 2,612 | 2,696 | 3.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 0.91 | -6.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonnette
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within the Bonnette population. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic rose by 32.26% and 27.88% respectively from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black or of two or more races saw decreases of 8.80% and 38.10% respectively. The portion of individuals identifying as White saw a minor increase from 88.02% in 2000 to 88.72% in 2010. There was also a small rise of 9.84% among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.02% | 88.72% | 0.8% |
| Black | 7.73% | 7.05% | -8.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.11% | 27.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.04% | -38.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.67% | 9.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.41% | 32.26% |