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

Bondad, 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 Bondad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bondad in America

Bondad is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bondad surname appeared 141 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 Bondad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bondad 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 Bondad

The surname BONDAD is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "bondad" which means "goodness" or "kindness" in English. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century, in the regions of Castile and Aragon, where Spanish was the predominant language.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BONDAD can be found in the Libro de los Linajes (Book of Lineages), a medieval Spanish genealogical text compiled in the late 15th century. This text mentions a noble family bearing the surname BONDAD, suggesting that it was already well-established by that time.

The surname BONDAD may have been initially bestowed upon individuals known for their kind and virtuous character or deeds, as surnames were often derived from personal qualities or occupations during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan de BONDAD (1492-1562) was a Catholic priest and scholar from Seville, renowned for his profound knowledge of theology and his work in promoting education and charitable initiatives.

Another historical figure bearing the surname BONDAD was María de BONDAD (1565-1631), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist from Granada, who dedicated her life and wealth to establishing hospitals and orphanages for the underprivileged.

During the 17th century, a renowned poet and dramatist named Pedro de BONDAD (1598-1672) gained recognition for his plays and literary works that explored themes of virtue, morality, and human goodness.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Alonso de BONDAD (1712-1789) was a military commander who served in the Spanish Army during the reign of King Charles III. He was widely respected for his strategic abilities and his commitment to upholding honorable conduct on the battlefield.

Another notable individual with the surname BONDAD was Isabel de BONDAD (1785-1857), a renowned educator and philanthropist from Madrid, who founded several schools and educational institutions aimed at providing quality education to underprivileged children.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bondad

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

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

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