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

Bonn, 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 Bonn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonn in America

Bonn is the 13440th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonn surname appeared 2,266 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 Bonn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonn 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 Bonn

The surname BONN is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the German city of Bonn, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The name likely originated as a locational surname, given to individuals who hailed from or lived near the city of Bonn.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname BONN can be found in the Codex Falkensteinensis, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the name BONN, suggesting that the surname was already in use during this time period.

In the 14th century, the surname BONN appeared in various records and documents across the German-speaking regions. Notable examples include the Habsburger Urbar, a medieval land registry from Austria, and the Wittenberger Heberegister, a tax record from the city of Wittenberg.

The 16th century saw the rise of several prominent individuals bearing the surname BONN. One such figure was Johannes BONN, a German composer and organist who lived from around 1510 to 1570. His works were widely performed and appreciated during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, the name BONN gained further recognition with the birth of Johann Peter BONN (1670-1748), a German painter and engraver. His works, which often depicted religious and mythological scenes, were highly regarded and can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

Another notable individual with the surname BONN was Johann Baptist BONN (1743-1805), a German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings and structures in his native city of Bonn.

As the surname spread across Europe, it also appeared in various localized spellings and variations. In France, for instance, the name was sometimes spelled as BONNE, while in the Netherlands, it took the form of BOON or BONS.

Throughout history, the surname BONN has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including artists, musicians, architects, and scholars. While not an exhaustive list, these examples highlight the rich heritage and lasting impact of this German surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonn

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

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

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