Explore the Family Name Bonsu
The meaning of Bonsu
West African (Ghana): Akan name, based on Twi (or a related dialect of the Akan language) bonsu ‘whale’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonsu in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bonsu has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved up by nearly 31%, from the 38,198th most popular surname to the 26,492nd. The count of people carrying the Bonsu surname also saw a noteworthy increase of about 69%, rising from 545 in 2000 to 921 in 2010. This translates to the proportion of the Bonsu surname per 100k population seeing a 55% growth, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,198 | #26,492 | 30.65% |
| Count | 545 | 921 | 68.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.31 | 55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonsu
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Bonsu surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there was no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in either 2000 or 2010. The majority of those bearing the Bonsu surname identified as Black, with this group experiencing a slight increase of 2.29% over the decade, rising from 94.68% in 2000 to 96.85% in 2010. Those identifying as White saw a modest rise of 10.16%, while individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased by -29.35%. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races dropped dramatically by -65.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.68% | 96.85% | 2.29% |
| White | 1.28% | 1.41% | 10.16% |
| Two or More Races | 3.12% | 1.09% | -65.06% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 0.65% | -29.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |