2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bonome
Italian surname meaning a ploughman or farmer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Bonome. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bonome surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Bonome in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bonome, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bonome
The surname Bonome originates from Italy, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Lombardy and Piedmont. The name is derived from the Italian word "buono," meaning "good," combined with the suffix "-ome," which is often used to denote a person's occupation or characteristic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bonome surname can be found in a 16th-century census record from the town of Casale Monferrato in Piedmont. The name was spelled "Bonomo" at the time, which was a common variation in the early years. This record suggests that the name may have been associated with a respected or virtuous individual in the community.
Historical records also indicate that a family bearing the Bonome surname resided in the city of Milan during the 17th century. One notable member of this family was Girolamo Bonome, a merchant who lived from 1620 to 1685. He was known for his involvement in the silk trade and his philanthropic endeavors, which included donating funds for the construction of a local church.
In the 18th century, the Bonome name appeared in several documents related to the University of Bologna, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe. Among these records was a reference to a professor named Giovanni Bonome, who taught philosophy and logic between 1745 and 1785.
Another notable individual with the Bonome surname was Vincenzo Bonome, a painter and sculptor who lived from 1790 to 1864. He was born in the town of Bassano del Grappa, near Venice, and his works can be found in several churches and private collections throughout northern Italy.
In the 19th century, the Bonome surname gained recognition in the field of literature with the writer and poet Giuseppe Bonome, who was born in Verona in 1825 and died in 1898. He was known for his romantic poetry and his contributions to the Italian literary movement known as Scapigliatura.
Throughout its history, the Bonome surname has been associated with various professions and locations within Italy, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who have carried this name. While its origins can be traced back to the northern regions of the country, the Bonome name has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, continuing to leave its mark on the cultural and historical fabric of the nation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bonome
Among Census respondents with the surname Bonome, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Bonome bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bonome surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.0% · 81
- Hispanic or Latino18.5% · 20
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bonome
Bonome appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,834 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 2,834 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bonome surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #150,935 | 1.8% |
| Count | 106 | 108 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bonome bearers went from 106 to 108 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 2,834 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #150,935.
FAQ
Bonome surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bonome?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Bonome. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Bonome?
Bonome ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Bonome. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bonome.
Has Bonome become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bonome went from 106 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Bonome?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bonome, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bonome in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.0% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bonome appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (75.0%), Hispanic (18.5%), Two or More Races (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bonome (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bonome mean?
Italian surname meaning a ploughman or farmer. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bonome (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Bonome?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.