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

Bonow, 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 Bonow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonow in America

Bonow is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonow surname appeared 218 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 Bonow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonow 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 Bonow

The surname Bonow has its origins in Poland, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old Polish word "bonow," which means "a merchant or trader." The name likely originated in the region of Silesia, which was known for its thriving trade and commerce during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bonow can be found in a document from the city of Wroclaw (formerly known as Breslau) in 1287. The document mentions a merchant named Jakub Bonow, who was involved in the trade of textiles and spices between Poland and other European countries.

In the 14th century, the name Bonow appears in several historical records from the city of Krakow. A notable figure from this period was Jan Bonow, a wealthy merchant who owned several properties in the city and was a member of the influential guild of traders.

The Bonow family played a significant role in the economic and cultural life of Poland during the Renaissance era. In the 16th century, Mikolaj Bonow was a prominent banker and financier who funded various artistic and architectural projects in the city of Warsaw.

As the Bonow family spread across Europe, the name underwent several spelling variations. In Germany, it was sometimes spelled as "Bonau," while in the Czech Republic, it was known as "Bonov." Despite these variations, the name remained closely associated with its Polish roots.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Bonow. Among them are:

1. Stanislaw Bonow (1520-1589), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Livonian War against Russia.
2. Katarzyna Bonow (1587-1648), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several charitable institutions in the city of Krakow.
3. Johann Bonow (1645-1712), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Duke of Saxe-Weimar.
4. Maksymilian Bonow (1781-1849), a Polish painter and art critic who was influential in the Romantic movement in Poland.
5. Kazimierz Bonow (1892-1972), a Polish architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw and Krakow.

While the Bonow surname has roots dating back several centuries, its significance remains deeply rooted in the history and culture of Poland, where it originated as a name associated with the merchant class and the flourishing trade of the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonow

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

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

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