Find out how popular the last name Bonifaz is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bonifaz.

Bonifaz, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bonifaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonifaz in America

Bonifaz is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonifaz surname appeared 200 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bonifaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonifaz to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bonifaz

The surname Bonifaz is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Aragon. It is derived from the Latin name "Bonifatius," which means "good fate" or "good luck." This name was particularly popular during the Middle Ages and was often given to children in the hope that they would have a fortunate life.

The earliest known records of the Bonifaz surname date back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the Kingdom of Aragon. One notable mention is found in the "Cartulario de Roda," a collection of manuscripts from the monastery of Roda de Isábena, where a certain "Pedro Bonifaz" is listed as a landowner in the village of Albalate.

During the 15th century, the Bonifaz family gained prominence in the city of Zaragoza, which was then the capital of the Kingdom of Aragon. Several members of the family held important positions within the local government and were involved in various commercial and agricultural activities.

One of the most notable individuals bearing the Bonifaz surname was Juan Bonifaz (1520-1589), a renowned architect who was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Zaragoza, including the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and the Palace of the Dukes of Villahermosa.

Another prominent figure was Miguel Bonifaz (1675-1743), a Spanish military officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession. He rose through the ranks and eventually became the governor of the city of Valencia.

In the 19th century, the Bonifaz family had also established itself in Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Argentina. One notable member was Tomás Bonifaz (1832-1907), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States during the presidency of Porfirio Díaz.

Another significant individual was Emilio Bonifaz (1866-1945), an Argentine lawyer and politician who served as a senator for the province of Buenos Aires and was a vocal advocate for workers' rights and social reforms.

Over the centuries, the Bonifaz surname has evolved and taken on various spellings, such as Bonifacio, Bonifaci, and Bonifás, but the core meaning and origin remain the same.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonifaz

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bonifaz.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bonifaz was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bonifaz has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bonifaz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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