Explore the Family Name Bonniwell
The meaning of Bonniwell
English: variant of Bonwell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonniwell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bonniwell has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 65,862, but by 2010 it had fallen to 71,265, marking an 8.2% drop in popularity. The actual count of people bearing this surname also fell from 281 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, a decline of roughly 2.49%. This resulted in a decrease in the proportion of individuals with the Bonniwell surname per 100k of the population, dropping from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #71,265 | -8.2% |
| Count | 281 | 274 | -2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonniwell
The ethnic identity associated with the Bonniwell surname has remained predominantly White over the years according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, around 96.44% of individuals with the Bonniwell surname identified as White, and this figure saw a negligible increase to 96.72% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, no individuals reported having two or more races during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 96.72% | 0.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |