Explore the Family Name Bonvillian
The meaning of Bonvillian
Altered form of French Bonvillain. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcelle, Dominique.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bonvillian in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bonvillian has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,120 in terms of prevalence, but it climbed to 54,637 by 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 2.64 percent. The count also increased during this decade, from 341 to 377, marking a growth rate of 10.56 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #54,637 | 2.64% |
| Count | 341 | 377 | 10.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonvillian
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides an interesting overview for the surname Bonvillian. It shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage dropped from 94.13 to 88.06 over the decade. At the same time, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Black, which rose from 3.23 percent to 5.84 percent. Furthermore, new categories appeared in 2010, with 1.86 percent of the Bonvillians identifying as Hispanic and 2.39 percent as American Indian and Alaskan Native. There were no recorded changes for those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.13% | 88.06% | -6.45% |
| Black | 3.23% | 5.84% | 80.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |