Explore the Family Name Bonta
The meaning of Bonta
1. Hungarian: from bonta ‘multicolored; brindled (having dark and light patches)’, hence a nickname for someone with patchy gray and dark beard or hair. 2. Czech: from the personal names Bonifác (see Boniface) or Bonaventura.
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How common is the last name Bonta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bonta has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 36,045 to 42,378, marking a drop of 17.57%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname dwindled from 588 to 512, indicating a reduction of 12.93%. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people using this surname also experienced a decline of 22.73%, from 0.22 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,045 | #42,378 | -17.57% |
| Count | 588 | 512 | -12.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonta
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bonta, it's clear that there were some significant changes from 2000 to 2010. The most common ethnicity linked to the Bonta name was White, at 91.50% in 2000, and although it decreased slightly by 4.59%, it still remained the majority at 87.30% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Bonta surname group increased notably from 3.91% to 6.25%, a substantial rise of 59.85%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also appeared, accounting for 1.76% in 2010, whereas there was no data for this group in 2000. On the other hand, those identifying as Black or Two or more races had no representation in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation saw a modest surge of 14.71%, going from 2.38% to 2.73%. This information is based on the data collected during the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 87.3% | -4.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.91% | 6.25% | 59.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.38% | 2.73% | 14.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |