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

Bonoan, 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 Bonoan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonoan in America

Bonoan is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonoan surname appeared 292 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 Bonoan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonoan 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 Bonoan

The surname BONOAN originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "bono," meaning a type of rice plant or grain. The name may have been given to families involved in rice cultivation or trade in the Philippines.

The earliest recorded instances of the BONOAN surname can be traced back to church records and census records from the late 18th and early 19th centuries in various provinces of the Philippines, such as Pampanga, Bulacan, and Rizal. The name was likely associated with specific towns or villages where these families resided.

One of the earliest known individuals with the BONOAN surname was Juan BONOAN, a farmer from the town of Guagua, Pampanga, who was born in the late 1700s. Records show that he and his family were involved in rice farming and trade.

Another notable figure was Maria BONOAN, a teacher and activist from Bulacan, who lived in the late 19th century. She was known for her efforts in promoting education and women's rights during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.

In the early 20th century, a prominent BONOAN family resided in the town of Antipolo, Rizal. One of its members, José BONOAN, was a respected lawyer and politician who served as a municipal councilor and later as the mayor of Antipolo in the 1930s.

During the Second World War, a Filipino resistance fighter named Fernando BONOAN gained recognition for his bravery in fighting against the Japanese occupation forces. He was awarded several military honors for his service to the Philippines.

Another figure of note is Cecilia BONOAN, a renowned writer and poet from Pampanga, who was born in the 1950s. Her works, which often explored themes of Filipino identity and culture, have been widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the BONOAN surname who have contributed to various fields throughout history, showcasing the rich heritage and legacy associated with this name of Filipino origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonoan

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

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

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