Explore the Family Name Bonora
The meaning of Bonora
Italian (northern, mainly Emilia): from a personal name meaning ‘good hour’, ‘finally’ (from Italian b(u)ono ‘good’ + ora ‘hour’). Generally it was an omen or well-wishing name given to a long-awaited and much-desired child.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonora in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bonora saw a slight increase over a decade. In 2000, Bonora was ranked as the 72,022nd most popular surname and had a count of 252 individuals. By 2010, the surname had increased in popularity to the 67,943rd rank with a count of 290 individuals, reflecting a change of 5.66% in rank and a 15.08% increase in count. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also rose by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #67,943 | 5.66% |
| Count | 252 | 290 | 15.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonora
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000, the majority of individuals with the Bonora surname identified as White (88.10%), followed by Hispanic (9.52%). There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, there was a notable shift in ethnic identity. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 9.98% to 79.31%, while those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled to 18.28%. Additionally, a small percentage (1.72%) began identifying as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 79.31% | -9.98% |
| Hispanic | 9.52% | 18.28% | 92.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |