2000
#58,257
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 326
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Bonventre
Of Italian origin, referring to an individual with a good belly or rounded physique.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 404 Americans carry the last name Bonventre. That puts it at #61,594 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 848,402 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bonventre 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
404
1 in 848,402
Census rank
#61,594
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
352
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 352 bearers of the surname Bonventre in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 61594th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bonventre, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bonventre
The surname BONVENTRE is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the regions of Sicily and Calabria in southern Italy. It derives from the Italian phrase "buona ventura," which translates to "good fortune" or "good luck."
The earliest known records of the BONVENTRE name can be found in Sicilian documents dating back to the 13th century. During this time, surnames were often derived from descriptive terms, occupations, or personal characteristics, and BONVENTRE likely referred to someone with a fortunate or prosperous disposition.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the BONVENTRE surname was Giovanni Bonventre, a prominent merchant from Palermo, Sicily, who lived in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he established successful trade routes across the Mediterranean, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.
In the 16th century, the BONVENTRE name appears in various historical records from the town of Reggio Calabria, located in the southern Italian region of Calabria. One notable figure from this era was Antonio Bonventre, a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and civic buildings in the region.
As the centuries progressed, the BONVENTRE family expanded and dispersed throughout other parts of Italy and beyond. Pietro Bonventre, born in 1732 in Naples, was a celebrated artist known for his vibrant frescoes adorning churches and palaces in the Neapolitan region.
During the late 19th century, many Italians, including those with the BONVENTRE surname, emigrated to other parts of the world, particularly the Americas, seeking new opportunities. One such individual was Vincenzo Bonventre, who arrived in New York City in 1892 and established a successful bakery business that catered to the growing Italian-American community.
Another notable figure was Maria Bonventre, born in 1887 in Palermo, who became a prominent activist and advocate for women's rights in Italy during the early 20th century. Her tireless efforts contributed to the advancement of gender equality and social reforms in her home country.
The BONVENTRE surname has been carried across generations and continents, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, from art and architecture to business and social activism. Its enduring legacy reflects the "good fortune" and prosperity associated with its origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bonventre
Among Census respondents with the surname Bonventre, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Bonventre 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 Bonventre surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2% · 335
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 12
- Black or African American0.9% · 3
- Two or more races0.6% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bonventre
Bonventre 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
#56,310
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 363
+37 bearers (+11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Up 1,947 places
2020
#61,594
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 352
-11 bearers (-3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Down 5,284 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #58,257 | 326 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #56,310 | 363 | 0.12 | +37 bearers (+11.3%) | Up 1,947 places |
| 2020 | #61,594 | 352 | 0.12 | -11 bearers (-3.0%) | Down 5,284 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 Bonventre 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 | #56,310 | #61,594 | -9.4% |
| Count | 363 | 352 | -3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.12 | -1.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bonventre bearers went from 363 to 352 (-3.0% change). The surname moved down 5,284 positions in the national ranking, going from #56,310 to #61,594.
FAQ
Bonventre surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bonventre?
Name Census estimates that about 404 living Americans carry the surname Bonventre. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 848,402 residents.
How common is Bonventre?
Bonventre ranks #61,594 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.12 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 352 people with the surname Bonventre. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (404), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.12 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.12 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 Bonventre.
Has Bonventre become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bonventre went from 363 recorded bearers to 352. That is a decrease of 11 (-3.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #56,310 to #61,594.
What does the Census say about the background of Bonventre?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bonventre, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Bonventre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (335 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bonventre appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.2%), Hispanic (3.4%), Black (0.9%). 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 Bonventre (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 Bonventre mean?
Of Italian origin, referring to an individual with a good belly or rounded physique. 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 Bonventre (0.12 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 people have the last name Bonventre?
Want to know how many people have the last name Bonventre? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.