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

Bonee, 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 Bonee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonee in America

Bonee is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonee surname appeared 223 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 Bonee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonee 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 Bonee

The surname BONEE has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "bon," meaning "good" or "noble." The name may have initially been used to describe a person of good character or noble birth.

Early records of the name BONEE can be found in various medieval manuscripts and documents from the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas of Normandy and Picardy. One of the earliest known references to the name appears in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Bertin, a collection of charters from the Abbey of Saint-Bertin in Saint-Omer, dated around 1150.

During the Middle Ages, the name BONEE was often associated with landed gentry and minor nobility. Several notable individuals bearing this surname were recorded in historical documents, such as Jean BONEE, a knight from Normandy who fought in the Third Crusade (1189-1192), and Renaud BONEE, a prominent landowner in Picardy mentioned in the Livre des Vassaux du Comté de Clermont (1272).

As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, including BONE, BONNE, and BONNEY. One of the earliest recorded instances of the BONEE spelling can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, England, from 1195, which mentioned a certain Robert BONEE.

A noteworthy individual with the surname BONEE was Jacques BONEE (1530-1597), a French Catholic theologian and philosopher who served as the Bishop of Béziers. His works on moral theology and natural philosophy were widely influential during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas BONEE (1600-1675), an English politician and landowner from Lincolnshire. He served as a Member of Parliament during the English Civil War and was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause.

In the 18th century, the name BONEE gained recognition through the works of François-Amédée BONEE (1718-1789), a French botanist and naturalist. His extensive research and publications on plant taxonomy and classification earned him a place among the leading scientists of the Enlightenment era.

The surname BONEE has also been associated with several notable military figures, such as Lieutenant General Sir Charles BONEE (1812-1888), a British Army officer who served in the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Another was Major General John BONEE (1825-1899), a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, who received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chickamauga.

While the surname BONEE has its roots in France, it has since spread across various parts of Europe and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonee

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

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

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