Explore the Family Name Bonus
The meaning of Bonus
1. German: humanistic surname, a translation into Latin of Guth or Gut ‘good’, from Latin bonus. 2. Polish; Czech (Bonuš): from a pet form of the personal name Polish Bonifacy, Czech Bonifác (see Boniface).
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How common is the last name Bonus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bonus saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 40,335 in 2000 to 38,389 in 2010, an upward shift of approximately 4.82%. Additionally, the count of individuals carrying the Bonus surname rose by 12.92% during this decade, from 511 to 577. There was also a slight increase in the proportion per 100,000 people, moving from 0.19 to 0.2, marking a percentage change of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #38,389 | 4.82% |
| Count | 511 | 577 | 12.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonus
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bonus. In 2000, the majority of the individuals with the Bonus surname identified as White (73.39%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (20.94%), Hispanic (2.94%), and Black (1.57%). However, by 2010, while White still remained the most common ethnicity at 66.9%, there was a noticeable increase in other ethnic identities. The Asian/Pacific Islander category increased by 19.2% to reach 24.96%, and the Hispanic population rose by 47.28% to 4.33%. Moreover, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black also saw a rise to 2.08%, marking a 32.48% increase. Interestingly, the 2010 census also recorded individuals with the Bonus surname identifying with two or more races for the first time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.39% | 66.9% | -8.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 20.94% | 24.96% | 19.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 4.33% | 47.28% |
| Black | 1.57% | 2.08% | 32.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |