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

Bonamy, 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 Bonamy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonamy in America

Bonamy is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonamy surname appeared 134 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 Bonamy.

The history of the last name Bonamy

The surname Bonamy has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French words "bon" meaning "good" and "amy" meaning "friend," suggesting that the original bearer of the name was a person of good character or a trustworthy friend.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bonamy can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population conducted in England in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus Bonamy, indicating that the name had already been established by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, there are records of a notable figure named Robert Bonamy, who served as a magistrate in the city of Rouen, Normandy. He played a significant role in the administration of justice during that period and left a lasting impact on the local legal system.

The name Bonamy can also be traced back to various place names in Normandy, such as Bonamy-sur-Orne and Bonamy-la-Rivière, which likely contributed to the spread and adoption of the surname in those areas.

One of the earliest recorded Bonamys of note was Jean Bonamy, a French author and theologian who lived in the 16th century (c. 1520-1585). He was known for his works on religious subjects and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another prominent figure with the surname Bonamy was Pierre-Nicolas Bonamy (1694-1770), a French historian and member of the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres. He was renowned for his scholarship on ancient Roman history and his extensive writings on the subject.

In the 18th century, François-Xavier Bonamy (1730-1794) was a French priest and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics education. He authored several influential textbooks and worked to improve the teaching methods of his time.

In the realm of literature, Auguste Bonamy (1831-1889) was a French poet and playwright whose works were widely celebrated during the 19th century. His plays were performed in prominent theaters, and his poetry volumes garnered critical acclaim.

Another notable figure was Charles-Auguste Bonamy (1861-1938), a French architect known for his work on numerous public buildings and churches in Paris and other parts of France. His designs were widely admired for their elegant and intricate details.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonamy

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

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 Bonamy 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.

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

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