Explore the Family Name Bonnie
The meaning of Bonnie
Scottish (Ayrshire) and English: nickname for a handsome person, from Scots bonnie ‘fine, beautiful’. See Bonney 1.
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How common is the last name Bonnie in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Bonnie' has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bonnie was ranked as the 24,663rd most common surname in the United States but dropped to 27,514th place by 2010, marking a decrease of 11.56%. The number of individuals with this surname also fell from 949 in 2000 to 876 in 2010, showing a 7.69% reduction. The proportion of people per 100k with the surname Bonnie also decreased by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,663 | #27,514 | -11.56% |
| Count | 949 | 876 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonnie
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates changes in percentages for different groups associated with the surname 'Bonnie'. Between the years 2000 and 2010, notable shifts include an increase in people who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.53% to 1.48%) and Hispanic (from 2.53% to 4.68%). The percentage of those identifying as Black also rose, albeit slightly, from 12.22% to 13.81%. However, there were decreases in the proportions of individuals who identify as White (from 69.55% to 67.69%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 12.96% to 10.50%), and those claiming two or more races (from 2.21% to 1.83%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.55% | 67.69% | -2.67% |
| Black | 12.22% | 13.81% | 13.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 12.96% | 10.5% | -18.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 4.68% | 84.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.83% | -17.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 1.48% | 179.25% |