Explore the Family Name Bonson
The meaning of Bonson
1. English (mainly Yorkshire): probably a variant of Benson or Bonsall. 2. French: derivative of the old personal name Bonsom, an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘good man’, from Latin Bonus Homo. Some characteristic forenames: French Henri.
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How common is the last name Bonson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bonson has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bonson ranked 62,961 in popularity, with a total count of 297, equivalent to approximately 0.11 per 100k people in the population. By 2010, despite the count having increased slightly to 307, the rank had dropped to 64,721, and the proportion per 100k people fell to 0.1, marking an overall popularity decrease of 2.8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #64,721 | -2.8% |
| Count | 297 | 307 | 3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonson
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bonson, changes can be observed when comparing the data from the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname were identified as White (95.29%). However, by 2010, this percentage had decreased to 91.21%. The 2010 census also shows a diversification in the ethnic makeup of those carrying the Bonson surname, with an increase in Hispanic representation (3.58%), along with small percentages of Black (1.95%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.63%) individuals. There was a decline in those identifying as two or more races, down from 2.36% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010. There was no change in the number of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 91.21% | -4.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 1.63% | -30.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |