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

Bonde, 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 Bonde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonde in America

Bonde is the 29138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonde surname appeared 813 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 Bonde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonde 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 Bonde

The surname Bonde originated in Sweden and is believed to have derived from the Old Swedish word "bunde," meaning a peasant farmer or freeholder. The name is thought to have first appeared in the region of Götaland, which encompasses the southern provinces of modern-day Sweden.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Västgötalagen, a provincial law code from the 13th century, where it is mentioned in reference to land ownership and legal rights of freeholders. The name is also present in various Swedish medieval records and church registers from the 14th and 15th centuries.

During the Middle Ages, the Bonde surname was particularly prevalent among landowners and farmers in the regions of Västergötland and Östergötland. It is believed that some individuals with this surname may have adopted it as a descriptive name, indicating their occupation or social status as freeholders or independent farmers.

One notable figure in Swedish history who bore the Bonde surname was Nils Bonde (1330-1391), a Swedish statesman and member of the Privy Council during the reign of King Albert of Sweden. He played a significant role in the political affairs of the kingdom and was involved in negotiations with neighboring countries.

Another prominent individual was Gustaf Bonde (1620-1667), a Swedish Count and military commander who served as the Governor-General of Swedish Livonia (modern-day Latvia and Estonia) from 1653 to 1658. He was a key figure in the Swedish Empire's expansion during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, Carl Bonde (1767-1839) was a Swedish nobleman and politician who served as the Governor of Stockholm County. He was also a member of the Swedish Academy, a prestigious institution dedicated to the Swedish language and literature.

During the 19th century, Gustaf Bonde (1807-1891) was a Swedish businessman and industrialist who founded the Bonde Shipyard in Stockholm, which played a significant role in the development of the Swedish shipbuilding industry.

Lastly, Karin Bonde (1894-1977) was a Swedish writer and journalist who gained recognition for her works on social issues and women's rights. Her writings contributed to the discourse on gender equality and social reform in Sweden during the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Bonde surname who have made notable contributions throughout Swedish history. The name has endured for centuries and continues to be a prominent surname in Sweden today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonde

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

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

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