Explore the Family Name Del Buono
The meaning of Del Buono
Italian: literally ‘of or belonging to the good one’ (see Buono), hence a name for the son, apprentice, associate, or servant of a man known by this nickname or having Buono as a personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Dante, Domenic, Donato, Gino, Guido, Luigi, Mario, Silvio, Vita.
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How common is the last name Del Buono in the United States?
The surname Del Buono saw a slight dip in its popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,761st most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to 42,937th, marking a 5.34% decrease. Similarly, the number of people with this surname slightly decreased from 505 in 2000 to 504 in 2010, indicating a negligible decline of 0.2%. The proportion of individuals named Del Buono per 100,000 also fell by 10.53%, from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #42,937 | -5.34% |
| Count | 505 | 504 | -0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Del Buono
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Del Buono surname identified as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. Over the decade, the percentage of White Del Buonos increased slightly from 93.27% in 2000 to 94.05% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Del Buonos identifying as Hispanic decreased by 17.07% over the same period, from 5.74% to 4.76%. In 2000, approximately 0.99% of Del Buonos reported being of two or more races, however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. The percentages for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.27% | 94.05% | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 5.74% | 4.76% | -17.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |