2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bonsangue
A surname indicating good or pure blood, possibly of noble origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Bonsangue. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bonsangue 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Bonsangue in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bonsangue, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bonsangue
The surname Bonsangue is of French origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas surrounding Paris and Normandy.
The name Bonsangue is derived from the Old French phrase "bon sang," which translates to "good blood" or "noble blood." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals of noble or distinguished lineage, reflecting their pure or untainted bloodline.
Historical records indicate that the name Bonsangue appears in various medieval documents, such as tax rolls, parish registers, and property deeds. One notable mention is found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Paris, a register of Parisian citizens compiled in the 13th century, where the name Bonsangue is listed among the prominent families of the time.
The earliest recorded bearer of the name Bonsangue is believed to be Renaud Bonsangue, a knight who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under the command of King Richard I of England. Renaud's bravery and valor in battle earned him recognition and the right to carry the surname Bonsangue as a testament to his noble lineage.
Another historical figure bearing the Bonsangue name is Jean Bonsangue (c. 1420-1489), a renowned architect and master builder who contributed to the construction of several notable Gothic cathedrals in northern France, including the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris.
In the 16th century, the name Bonsangue gained prominence with the exploits of François Bonsangue (1525-1592), a French explorer and navigator who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to the New World. François Bonsangue's detailed accounts of the indigenous populations and landscapes of what is now Canada provided valuable insights into the early encounters between Europeans and the Americas.
During the French Revolution, the Bonsangue family played a significant role, with Marie-Antoinette Bonsangue (1755-1793) becoming a prominent figure in the revolutionary movement. Despite her noble birth, Marie-Antoinette embraced the ideals of liberty and equality, ultimately sacrificing her life on the guillotine for her beliefs.
Another notable bearer of the Bonsangue name was Pierre Bonsangue (1802-1876), a renowned French vintner and winemaker whose vineyards in the Bordeaux region produced some of the finest wines of the 19th century. Pierre's exceptional winemaking skills and innovative techniques earned him widespread recognition and contributed to the region's reputation for producing world-class wines.
While the Bonsangue name may have evolved and diversified over centuries, its roots remain firmly grounded in the noble heritage and distinguished lineage associated with its French origins, reflecting the enduring legacy of this storied surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bonsangue
Among Census respondents with the surname Bonsangue, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bonsangue 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 Bonsangue surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White70.2% · 73
- Hispanic or Latino29.8% · 31
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bonsangue
Bonsangue 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
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-8 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,337 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 6,337 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 Bonsangue 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 | #147,253 | #153,590 | -4.3% |
| Count | 112 | 104 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bonsangue bearers went from 112 to 104 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 6,337 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #153,590.
FAQ
Bonsangue surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bonsangue?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Bonsangue. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Bonsangue?
Bonsangue ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Bonsangue. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Bonsangue.
Has Bonsangue become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bonsangue went from 112 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Bonsangue?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bonsangue, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.8%). 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 Bonsangue in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.2% (73 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bonsangue appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (70.2%), Hispanic (29.8%). 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 Bonsangue (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 Bonsangue mean?
A surname indicating good or pure blood, possibly of noble origin. 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 Bonsangue (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Bonsangue?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.