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

Bonola, 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 Bonola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonola in America

Bonola is the 55255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonola surname appeared 372 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 Bonola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonola 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 Bonola

The surname Bonola originates from Italy, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "bono," meaning "good" or "virtuous," combined with a diminutive suffix "-ola." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone with a positive or amiable character.

The earliest recorded instances of the Bonola surname can be found in various historical documents and records from the regions of Lombardy and Veneto in northern Italy. In particular, there are mentions of individuals with this surname in the tax records and municipal archives of cities like Milan and Verona during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Bonola name was Giovanni Bonola, a merchant and landowner from the town of Brescia in the province of Lombardy, who lived from 1560 to 1632. Records indicate that he was involved in the local silk trade and owned several properties in the surrounding areas.

Another notable individual with the Bonola surname was Francesco Bonola, a renowned architect and engineer from Verona, who lived from 1620 to 1694. He was responsible for the design and construction of several prominent buildings in and around Verona, including the Church of San Giorgio in Braida and the Palazzo Canossa.

In the 18th century, the Bonola family gained prominence in the city of Milan, with several members holding influential positions in the local government and clergy. One such individual was Pietro Bonola (1711-1783), who served as a magistrate and a prominent figure in the Milanese legal system.

During the 19th century, the Bonola surname spread across various regions of Italy, with families bearing this name found in cities like Rome, Naples, and Turin. One notable figure from this period was Cesare Bonola (1838-1912), a celebrated mathematician and professor at the University of Pavia, who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

Throughout its history, the Bonola surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, including merchants, landowners, architects, engineers, legal professionals, academics, and more. While the name may have originated as a descriptive term, it has evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage and a lineage deeply rooted in various regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonola

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

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

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