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

Bonk, 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 Bonk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonk in America

Bonk is the 11537th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonk surname appeared 2,726 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bonk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonk 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 Bonk

The surname "BONK" is of Polish origin, with its roots tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "bonk," which means "barrel" or "cask." This suggests that the name may have been derived from an occupation or trade related to barrel-making or coopering.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BONK" can be found in the records of the town of Krakow, Poland, dating back to the late 1500s. The name appeared in various documents, such as tax records and land registries, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

In the early 17th century, the name "BONK" was also found in the historical records of the nearby town of Katowice, where a family of barrel-makers resided. This further reinforces the connection between the surname and the profession of coopering.

A notable figure bearing the name "BONK" was Jan Bonk, a prominent barrel-maker who lived in the town of Gdańsk (formerly known as Danzig) during the mid-17th century. Records indicate that he was a respected craftsman and a member of the local guild of coopers.

Another individual of historical significance was Stanisław Bonk, a Polish nobleman who served as a military commander during the Polish-Swedish War in the late 17th century. He was known for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the name "BONK" appeared in the records of the village of Brzeźno, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region of Poland. A family by the name of Bonk resided there and were engaged in agricultural activities.

Around the same time period, a renowned scholar and linguist named Franciszek Bonk made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages. He was born in 1820 and authored several influential works on Polish and Slavic philology.

Another notable figure was Józef Bonk, a Polish painter and artist who lived from 1876 to 1954. He was known for his landscape paintings and portraits, and his works were exhibited in various galleries throughout Poland.

The surname "BONK" has maintained its presence in Poland and other regions with Polish communities, reflecting its deep-rooted history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonk

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

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

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