Explore the Family Name Bonser
The meaning of Bonser
English: 1. variant of Bonsall. 2. nickname from Old French and Middle English bon sire ‘good sir’, given either to a fine gentleman (perhaps ironically), or to someone who made frequent use of this term of address. Compare Bowser 1.
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How common is the last name Bonser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bonser has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,594 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 26,654 — a decline of approximately 13%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped by around 9%, from 1,002 in 2000 to 914 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of Bonsers per 100,000 people decreased by 16.22% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,594 | #26,654 | -12.97% |
| Count | 1,002 | 914 | -8.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.31 | -16.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonser
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in ethnic identity among those carrying the Bonser surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of Bonsers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with increases of 10%, 46%, 53.33%, and 40%, respectively. However, the percentage of Bonsers identifying as White decreased by roughly 2%, while those identifying as Black decreased by 2% as well.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 92.67% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.3% | 53.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.19% | 46% |
| Black | 1% | 0.98% | -2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.98% | 40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.88% | 10% |