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

Bonete, 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 Bonete surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonete in America

Bonete is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonete surname appeared 196 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 Bonete.

The history of the last name Bonete

The surname "BONETE" is of Spanish origin, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Aragon, where it was likely derived from the Spanish word "bonete," meaning a type of academic cap or beret worn by scholars and clergymen.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname "BONETE" can be traced back to the year 1347 in the town of Zaragoza, Aragon. In a document from that time, a certain Juan Bonete was mentioned as a local landowner and prominent figure in the community.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "BONETE" has been found in various historical records and manuscripts across Spain. One notable example is the mention of a Rodrigo Bonete in the "Libro de Actas" (Book of Acts) of the City Council of Valencia, dated 1412.

In the 16th century, the surname "BONETE" gained recognition with the birth of Miguel Bonete, a renowned Spanish painter and engraver who lived from 1510 to 1585. His works, including religious paintings and engravings, can be found in several churches and museums across Spain.

Another notable figure with the surname "BONETE" was Fray Juan Bonete, a Spanish Franciscan friar who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his contributions to the field of theology and his writings on the spiritual life.

In the 18th century, the name "BONETE" was associated with Miguel Bonete y Laplana, a Spanish military officer and engineer who played a significant role in the construction of fortifications and defensive structures in various Spanish territories.

During the 19th century, José Bonete y Revés, born in 1835, was a prominent Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish parliament and contributed to the development of legal reforms in his time.

While the surname "BONETE" is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Spanish cultural heritage, with its origins deeply rooted in the history and traditions of Aragon and the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonete

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

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

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