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

Bonaminio, 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 Bonaminio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonaminio in America

Bonaminio is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonaminio surname appeared 138 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 Bonaminio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonaminio 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 Bonaminio

The surname Bonaminio originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin phrase "bona minio," which translates to "good crimson" or "good red." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of red pigments, dyes, or related materials.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Bonaminio can be found in the records of the city of Florence, where a family bearing this name resided in the late 1400s. It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Bonaminjo and Bonamino, were common during that period.

The Bonaminio surname has also been linked to the town of Bonaminio, a small village located in the province of Siena, Tuscany. It is possible that the name originated from this location, though records confirming this connection are scarce.

In the 16th century, a prominent individual named Giovanni Bonaminio (1490-1567) was recognized as a skilled painter and fresco artist. His works can be found in several churches and buildings throughout Italy, including the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna.

Another notable figure bearing the Bonaminio surname was Antonio Bonaminio (1575-1642), a Italian jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Republic of Venice during the early 17th century.

During the 18th century, the Bonaminio family gained recognition in the field of banking and finance. Antonio Bonaminio (1712-1786) was a successful banker in the city of Milan, and his grandson, Carlo Bonaminio (1765-1832), continued the family's legacy by establishing a reputable banking house in Turin.

In the realm of literature, the name Bonaminio is associated with Giacomo Bonaminio (1820-1887), an Italian poet and writer who published several collections of poetry and literary works during the 19th century.

While the Bonaminio surname may not be widely prevalent today, its historical roots can be traced back to the Italian Renaissance period, where it was closely tied to professions involving the production and trade of red pigments and dyes, as well as the arts, law, and finance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonaminio

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

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

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