Explore the Family Name Bonnick
The meaning of Bonnick
Americanized form of Polish Bonik: 1. from a pet form of the personal name Bonifacy, Latin Bonifatius (see Boniface). 2. derivative of German Bohn or Bonn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonnick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bonnick saw a significant rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name improved by approximately 17%, moving from 83,004 in 2000 to 68,949 in 2010. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by over 35% during this same time period, rising from 211 to 285. The proportion of individuals named Bonnick per 100k people also grew, showing a boost of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #68,949 | 16.93% |
| Count | 211 | 285 | 35.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonnick
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Bonnick identify as Black, with a slight decrease of -0.10% between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by about 19%, while there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a growth of just over 90%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities also rose modestly, at a rate of just over 16%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.19% | 69.12% | -0.1% |
| White | 23.7% | 19.3% | -18.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 6.32% | 90.36% |
| Two or More Races | 3.32% | 3.86% | 16.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |