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

Bonales, 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 Bonales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonales in America

Bonales is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonales surname appeared 270 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 Bonales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonales 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 Bonales

The surname Bonales is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "bonal," which means "good" or "excellent." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name given to someone who was known for their good deeds or positive qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bonales surname can be found in the 14th century parish records of the town of Villaluenga de la Sagra, located in the province of Toledo, Spain. These records mention a family with the surname Bonales who were landowners in the region.

In the 15th century, the Bonales name appeared in historical documents related to the Spanish Inquisition. A man named Juan Bonales was recorded as being a victim of the Inquisition in the city of Seville in 1492. This suggests that the Bonales family may have had Jewish or converso (converted Jewish) roots.

During the 16th century, the Bonales surname gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Cordoba. One notable figure from this time was Pedro Bonales, a renowned poet and playwright who was born in Cordoba in 1532 and died in 1599.

In the 17th century, the Bonales name was associated with the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Records show that a man named Francisco Bonales was among the early settlers in the Spanish colony of New Mexico in the 1620s.

Another prominent figure with the Bonales surname was Juana Bonales, a Spanish author and feminist who lived in the late 18th century. She was born in Madrid in 1755 and is known for her influential works advocating for women's rights and education.

Throughout the 19th century, the Bonales name continued to be present in various regions of Spain, as well as in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. One notable individual from this time was Miguel Bonales, a Mexican politician and military leader who played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century. He was born in 1868 and died in 1932.

Bonales is a surname that has a rich historical background, originating in Spain and spreading to other parts of the world through migration and colonial expansion. While its exact origins may be difficult to pinpoint, the name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, poets, authors, politicians, and military leaders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonales

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

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 Bonales 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 Bonales 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 Bonales was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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