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

Bonefont, 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 Bonefont surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonefont in America

Bonefont is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonefont surname appeared 102 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 Bonefont.

The history of the last name Bonefont

The surname Bonefont has its origins in France during the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas surrounding Paris and the Île-de-France region. The name is derived from the Old French words "bon" meaning good, and "font" meaning a spring or well, suggesting a connection to a location with a reliable water source.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bonefont can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a historical document dating back to the 14th century, which listed the names of citizens in the city of Rouen. This suggests that the name may have been present in Normandy as well.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jean Bonefont (c.1420-1489) was a respected lawyer and advisor to the French king Louis XI. He played a significant role in the legal and political affairs of the time.

Another historical reference to the name Bonefont can be found in the records of the French town of Rouvres-en-Plaine, where a family bearing this surname owned a sizable estate in the 16th century. One member of this family, Etienne Bonefont (1532-1602), was a prominent landowner and local official.

During the 17th century, a notable individual named Marie Bonefont (1618-1674) gained recognition as a skilled embroiderer and textile artist in Paris, with her works being highly sought after by the French nobility.

In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Jacques Bonefont (1728-1798) made significant contributions to the Enlightenment movement with his works exploring themes of reason, liberty, and human rights.

As the name spread across France and into other regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Bonefons and Bonefont. Additionally, the name may have been influenced by the place names of towns or villages where families bearing this surname resided.

While the surname Bonefont is not among the most common in France today, it has left a notable historical footprint, with several individuals bearing this name making contributions to various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonefont

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

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

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