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

Buonopane, 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 Buonopane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buonopane in America

Buonopane is the 46811th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buonopane surname appeared 454 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 Buonopane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buonopane 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 Buonopane

The surname Buonopane has its origins in Italy. It is derived from the combination of the Italian words "buono" meaning good and "pane" meaning bread, essentially translating to "good bread". This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation or trade related to baking or the production of bread.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Buonopane can be traced back to the 16th century in the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. Historical records from this period indicate that the name was particularly prevalent in the towns and villages surrounding Naples and Reggio Calabria.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Buonopane, a baker who lived in the town of Salerno in the late 16th century. His name appears in local records from the time, indicating his profession and the significance of the name's meaning.

In the 17th century, the Buonopane family expanded their influence and presence throughout the Italian peninsula. Notable figures from this period include Antonio Buonopane, a renowned chef who worked in the court of the Medici family in Florence, and Giuseppe Buonopane, a scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on ethics and morality.

As the centuries progressed, the Buonopane name continued to be associated with the culinary arts and the production of bread. In the 19th century, Raffaele Buonopane was a celebrated pastry chef in Naples, known for his innovative creations and mastery of traditional Neapolitan desserts.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Buonopane, a political activist and journalist who lived in the mid-19th century. He was a vocal advocate for the unification of Italy and played a role in the Risorgimento movement, which ultimately led to the establishment of the modern Italian state.

Throughout its history, the Buonopane name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, intellectuals, and entrepreneurs. While the name may have originated from a humble occupation, it has come to represent a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the culinary traditions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buonopane

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

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

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