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

Bonzer, 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 Bonzer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bonzer in America

Bonzer is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bonzer surname appeared 132 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 Bonzer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bonzer 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 Bonzer

The surname "BONZER" is believed to have originated in the Rhineland region of Germany in the late 15th century. It is thought to have derived from the German word "bonzen," which referred to a person of high social status or importance, such as a wealthy landowner or nobleman.

During this period, surnames were becoming increasingly common, and many were derived from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics. The name "BONZER" likely indicated someone who held a position of authority or prestige within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 1492 census record from the town of Cologne, which lists a "Hans Bonzer" as a local landowner. There are also references to a "Dietrich Bonzer" in a 16th-century manuscript detailing the history of the nearby town of Bonn.

As the name spread throughout the Rhineland and into neighboring regions, various spellings emerged, such as "Bonzer," "Bontzer," and "Bontzer." These variations likely reflect regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named "Johann Bonzer" (1621-1691) was a prominent merchant and civic leader in the city of Frankfurt. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his support of various charitable causes.

Another individual of note was "Karl Bonzer" (1780-1847), a scholar and author from the town of Mainz. He wrote several influential works on German literature and folklore, contributing to the preservation of cultural traditions in the region.

During the 19th century, the name began to spread more widely as a result of emigration from Germany to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was "Wilhelm Bonzer" (1825-1899), a skilled craftsman who settled in the United States and established a successful woodworking business in Philadelphia.

As the name continued to disperse, it took on slightly different spellings and pronunciations in various parts of the world. However, its roots can be traced back to the Rhineland region of Germany and its association with individuals of prominence and influence in their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bonzer

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

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

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