Explore the Family Name Bonsignore
The meaning of Bonsignore
Italian: nickname from bon signore ‘good sir’, probably bestowed on someone who was, or aspired to be, a fine gentleman, or to someone who made frequent use of this expression as a term of address. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Matteo, Natale, Sal.
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How common is the last name Bonsignore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bonsignore held a rank of 26,876 in terms of popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to a rank of 26,910 by 2010, indicating a marginal decrease in popularity by 0.13%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 850 to 902 between 2000 and 2010, marking an increase of 6.12%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Bonsignore per 100,000 people also saw a slight decline from 0.32% to 0.31% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,876 | #26,910 | -0.13% |
| Count | 850 | 902 | 6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonsignore
Turning to the ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, majority of individuals with the surname Bonsignore identified as White, representing 93.41% of the population in 2000 which decreased slightly to 93.02% in 2010. The second largest group was those who identified as Hispanic, making up 4.24% of the population in 2000 and decreasing to 3.88% by 2010. While the population identifying as Black increased from 1.06% to 1.33% and those reporting two or more races also saw an increase from 0.94% to 1.11%. There were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.41% | 93.02% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 4.24% | 3.88% | -8.49% |
| Black | 1.06% | 1.33% | 25.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.11% | 18.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |