Explore the Family Name Bovenzi
The meaning of Bovenzi
Italian (Campania): probably from a derivative of Bove ‘ox’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Egidio, Pino, Rocco, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bovenzi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bovenzi saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,426 but slipped to 50,851 by the end of the decade, reflecting a 9.53% drop in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 432 to 410, marking a 5.09% decline. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 12.5%, moving from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #50,851 | -9.53% |
| Count | 432 | 410 | -5.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bovenzi
With respect to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Bovenzi surname is primarily identified with the White ethnic group. In 2000, 98.61% of people with this surname were White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 97.56% by 2010. No individuals with the Bovenzi surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Remarkably, there was a small appearance of Hispanic identity among those bearing the surname Bovenzi in 2010, not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 97.56% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |