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

Buono, 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 Buono surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buono in America

Buono is the 10769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buono surname appeared 2,962 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Buono.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buono 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 Buono

The surname Buono originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "buono," meaning "good" or "excellent." This surname is believed to have been initially assigned as a descriptive nickname, likely referring to a person's upstanding character or admirable qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Buono surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Lombardia Medievale, a collection of medieval documents from the Lombardy region of northern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. These records mention individuals bearing the surname Buono, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

In the 13th century, the Buono surname appeared in various historical documents from the city of Genoa, located in the northwestern region of Italy. These references suggest that the surname had spread to other parts of the Italian peninsula by that time.

During the Renaissance period, several notable figures bore the Buono surname. One such individual was Girolamo Buono, a 16th-century Italian painter and architect from Genoa, known for his works in the Mannerist style.

Another prominent bearer of the Buono surname was Pietro Buono, a 17th-century Italian mathematician and astronomer from Naples. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the motion of planets.

In the 18th century, the Buono surname was associated with the town of Buono in the province of Salerno, located in the Campania region of southern Italy. This place name likely originated from the Italian word "buono," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its meaning.

Tommaso Buono, born in 1758 in Naples, was a renowned Italian composer and music teacher during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He composed several operas and sacred works, contributing to the rich musical tradition of his time.

Another notable figure bearing the Buono surname was Giuseppe Buono, an Italian lawyer and politician from Sicily who lived in the 19th century. He played an active role in the Italian Unification movement, advocating for the unification of Italy under the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Throughout its history, the Buono surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scientists, musicians, and political figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those bearing this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buono

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

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

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