2000
#95,567
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 177
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Boncore
An Italian surname derived from the phrase "buon cuore" meaning "good heart."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 194 Americans carry the last name Boncore. That puts it at #110,961 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,766,775 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Boncore surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
194
1 in 1,766,775
Census rank
#110,961
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
169
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 169 bearers of the surname Boncore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 110961st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Boncore, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Boncore
The surname BONCORE is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian words "buon" meaning "good" and "core" meaning "heart", suggesting that the name may have been given to someone with a kind or generous nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BONCORE can be found in a manuscript from the city of Siena, dated to the 13th century. This document mentions a merchant named Giovanni BONCORE, who was involved in the wool trade.
In the 14th century, a noble family by the name of BONCORE resided in the region of Tuscany. Records indicate that they owned land and vineyards in the area around the town of San Gimignano. One notable member of this family was Filippo BONCORE, who served as a city councilor in San Gimignano in the year 1375.
During the Renaissance period, the name BONCORE became associated with the arts. In the 16th century, a painter named Luca BONCORE was known for his frescoes in churches throughout Florence and the surrounding areas. His most famous work is a series of biblical scenes adorning the interior of the Basilica di Santa Croce.
In the 17th century, a writer and philosopher named Antonio BONCORE gained recognition for his treatises on ethics and morality. He was born in Naples in 1602 and spent much of his life teaching at universities in Italy and France.
Another notable figure with the surname BONCORE was Giulia BONCORE, a poet who lived in Venice during the 18th century. Her collection of sonnets and love poems, titled "Il Cuore Ardente" (The Burning Heart), was widely acclaimed and published in multiple editions throughout Europe.
While the name BONCORE has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, the rich history and origins of this surname can be traced back to the medieval and Renaissance periods in Italy, where it was associated with merchants, nobility, artists, and intellectuals.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Boncore
Among Census respondents with the surname Boncore, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Boncore bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Boncore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 159
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 5
- Two or more races2.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Boncore
Boncore appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#101,737
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 177
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 6,170 places
2020
#110,961
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 169
-8 bearers (-4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 9,224 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #95,567 | 177 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #101,737 | 177 | 0.06 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 6,170 places |
| 2020 | #110,961 | 169 | 0.06 | -8 bearers (-4.5%) | Down 9,224 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Boncore surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,737 | #110,961 | -9.1% |
| Count | 177 | 169 | -4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | -5.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Boncore bearers went from 177 to 169 (-4.5% change). The surname moved down 9,224 positions in the national ranking, going from #101,737 to #110,961.
FAQ
Boncore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Boncore?
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the surname Boncore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,766,775 residents.
How common is Boncore?
Boncore ranks #110,961 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 169 people with the surname Boncore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (194), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Boncore.
Has Boncore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Boncore went from 177 recorded bearers to 169. That is a decrease of 8 (-4.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #101,737 to #110,961.
What does the Census say about the background of Boncore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Boncore, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Boncore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (159 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Boncore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Hispanic (3.0%), Two or More Races (2.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Boncore (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Boncore mean?
An Italian surname derived from the phrase "buon cuore" meaning "good heart." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Boncore (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Boncore?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.