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

Bonfoey, 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 Bonfoey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonfoey in America

Bonfoey is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonfoey surname appeared 121 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 Bonfoey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonfoey 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 Bonfoey

The surname BONFOEY is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to derive from the Old French words "bon" meaning "good" and "foi" meaning "faith," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who was considered a person of strong moral character or religious devotion.

The earliest known record of the BONFOEY surname dates back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, where it appeared in various manuscripts and village records. Some of these early spellings included Bonfoy, Bonfoye, and Bonfoit, reflecting the linguistic variations common in that era.

One notable historical figure bearing the BONFOEY name was Jean Bonfoey (1610-1672), a French cleric and theologian who served as the Bishop of Soissons. He was known for his extensive writings on religious doctrine and his involvement in the theological debates of his time.

Another individual of note was Pierre Bonfoey (1758-1832), a French military officer who fought in several campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of General and was awarded the prestigious Légion d'Honneur for his service.

In the 19th century, the BONFOEY surname was also found in various parts of Europe, including Germany and England, likely due to migration and intermarriage. One example is Wilhelm Bonfoey (1825-1901), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin during the late 19th century.

Moving to England, there is record of a prominent figure named Edward Bonfoey (1870-1942), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to various charitable organizations in London.

Additionally, the BONFOEY name has been associated with several place names in France, such as the village of Bonfoey-sur-Loire in the Loiret department, which may have influenced the spelling and spread of the surname over time.

While the BONFOEY surname is not among the most common in modern times, its rich history and origins can be traced back to the medieval period in France, where it emerged as a reflection of the virtues and beliefs of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonfoey

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

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

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