Explore the Family Name Buonomo
The meaning of Buonomo
Italian: nickname from buono ‘good’ + uomo ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Sal, Amedeo, Antonio, Carlo, Cosmo, Domenic, Ettore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buonomo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Buonomo fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,488th most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010 it dropped to the 32,935th position, indicating a decrease in popularity by 1.38%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 667 in 2000 to 696 in 2010, showing a rise of 4.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor dip of 4.0%, moving from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #32,935 | -1.38% |
| Count | 667 | 696 | 4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buonomo
Regarding ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Buonomo surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decline from 95.05% to 92.39%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase from 4.20% in 2000 to 6.61% in 2010, marking a change of 57.38%. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Buonomo surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 92.39% | -2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 6.61% | 57.38% |
| 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% |