Explore the Family Name Bonzo
The meaning of Bonzo
Italian (Piedmont): probably from a shortened form of the medieval personal name Bónizo, of ancient Germanic origin.
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How common is the last name Bonzo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bonzo saw a slight decrease in its ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving down from 47,735 to 48,995, indicating a -2.64% change. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 3.12% during the same time period, going from 417 to 430 individuals. The proportion of Bonzo per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #48,995 | -2.64% |
| Count | 417 | 430 | 3.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonzo
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bonzo. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic with this last name increased by 61.39% and 69.79% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased slightly by -2.27%. The percentage of Bonzos of multiple races also decreased, falling by 41.67%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.61% | 89.53% | -2.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.6% | 5.81% | 61.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.26% | 69.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 1.4% | -41.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |