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

Bonta, 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 Bonta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonta in America

Bonta is the 42378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonta surname appeared 512 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 Bonta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonta 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 Bonta

The surname Bonta has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "bonta," which means "goodness" or "kindness." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname given to someone who was known for their virtuous or benevolent character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bonta can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Bonta was mentioned in a document dated 1372. This Giovanni Bonta was a merchant and a respected member of the local community.

In the 15th century, the Bonta family rose to prominence in the northern Italian city of Verona, where they were involved in the local government and held influential positions. One notable member of the family from this period was Bartolomeo Bonta, who served as a city councilor in Verona in the late 1400s.

As the surname spread throughout Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, including Bonti, Bonte, and Bontar. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.

In the 16th century, the Bonta name appeared in historical records in the Tuscan region of Italy. A document from 1532 mentions a certain Pietro Bonta, who was a landowner and vineyard proprietor in the town of Radda in Chianti.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the surname Bonta. One such person was Gian Battista Bonta, an Italian painter and engraver who lived in the 17th century (1618-1677). His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Bonta, an Italian composer and musician who was active in the late 18th century (1748-1824). He composed several operas and orchestral works, which were performed in various theaters and concert halls throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, a man named Giuseppe Bonta (1824-1893) gained recognition as a writer and journalist in the city of Milan. He published several books and articles on a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, and politics.

More recently, in the 20th century, the Bonta name gained international recognition through the accomplishments of Franco Bonta (1924-2005), an Italian-American sculptor and artist. His works have been exhibited in various museums and galleries around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonta

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

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

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