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

Bonnette, 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 Bonnette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonnette in America

Bonnette is the 11627th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonnette surname appeared 2,696 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 Bonnette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonnette 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 Bonnette

The surname Bonnette has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "bonnet," which referred to a type of headgear worn during that era. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name or nickname for someone who made or sold bonnets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bonnette surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholders and properties in England. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have migrated to England from France during the Norman Conquest or shortly thereafter.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Étienne Bonnette (born around 1220) was a French knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade. His involvement in this significant historical event highlights the presence of the Bonnette name during the medieval period.

During the 16th century, the Bonnette surname gained prominence in the region of Normandy, France, where it was associated with several notable families. One prominent individual was Jean Bonnette (1536-1598), a French lawyer and magistrate who served as a judge in the Parlement of Normandy.

In the 17th century, the Bonnette surname can be traced to the United States, with records showing that Pierre Bonnette (1620-1685) was among the early French settlers in the colony of New France (present-day Canada). He and his family established themselves in the region of Québec, contributing to the spread of the name in North America.

Another notable figure was Jacques Bonnette (1685-1752), a French architect and engineer who was involved in the construction of several important landmarks in Paris, including the Église Saint-Roch and the Hôtel des Invalides.

As the Bonnette surname migrated across Europe and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including Bonet, Bonnet, and Bonetta. Additionally, some variations may have derived from place names or locations where families with this surname resided, such as Bonneville or Bonnétable.

Throughout history, the Bonnette surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobility, military figures, artists, and scholars. While this summary provides an overview of the name's origins and early history, it is important to note that genealogical research and historical records may uncover additional fascinating details about this enduring surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonnette

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

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

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