Explore the Family Name Bonnin
The meaning of Bonnin
1. French: from a pet form of Bon. In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the variant Bonin. 2. Catalan: nickname from bon nin ‘good child’, found especially in the Balearic Isles. 3. Italian: variant of Bonin and Bonino, probably of French origin (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Francisco, Jose, Alicia, Ana, Arturo, Elba, Fernando, Juan, Luis, Miguel, Nestor. French Dominique, Lucien, Serge.
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How common is the last name Bonnin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bonnin has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bonnin ranked 42,983 in popularity and increased to rank 40,432 by 2010 - a change of approximately 5.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this ten-year span, with 474 recorded in 2000 and 541 in 2010, marking a significant increase of 14.14%. However, the proportion of the surname Bonnin per 100k people remained steady at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #40,432 | 5.93% |
| Count | 474 | 541 | 14.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonnin
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Bonnin exhibited some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped slightly from 75.32% to 71.72%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 19.83% to 23.84%. A slight increase was also recorded among those of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, moving from 1.48% to 1.66%. The representation from two or more races remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly from 1.69% to 1.66%. There were no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.32% | 71.72% | -4.78% |
| Hispanic | 19.83% | 23.84% | 20.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 1.66% | 12.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.66% | -1.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |