Explore the Family Name Bonin
The meaning of Bonin
1. French: from a pet form of Bon. In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the variant Bonnin. 2. Italian (northern): variant of Bonino. It is also found in Slovenia, where it is from a Slovenized form of the Italian personal name Bonino or a nickname from the Venetian diminutive of Bon 8. 3. Catalan: variant of Bonnin. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Pierre, Ulysse, Aymar, Lucien, Marcel, Gilles, Herve, Alcide, Desire, Emile, Etienne.
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How common is the last name Bonin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bonin saw a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bonin was ranked 7782 in terms of prevalence amongst all surnames, with a count of 3,937 people carrying the name. By 2010, although the ranking dropped slightly to 8226, the count increased by 2.46% to 4,034 individuals. Despite this increase, the proportion of Bonins per 100k people decreased by 6.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,782 | #8,226 | -5.71% |
| Count | 3,937 | 4,034 | 2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.46 | 1.37 | -6.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bonin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bonin also experienced changes during this period as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest changes happened within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which both saw increases of over 68% and 72%, respectively. The proportion of Bonins who identified as white decreased by 2.28%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 56.91%. Additionally, there was a growth of 11.59% for those identifying as Black and 56.18% for those claiming two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 93.63% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.95% | 56.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.39% | 56.18% |
| Black | 0.69% | 0.77% | 11.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.64% | 68.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.62% | 72.22% |
Bonin ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Bonin is French & German, which comprises 36.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (32.1%) and Eastern European (7.5%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 36.8% |
| British & Irish | 32.1% |
| Eastern European | 7.5% |
| Other | 23.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Bonin
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Bonin have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 63.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 63.80% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 63.80% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 63.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 63.80% |
What Bonin haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Bonin is R-M167, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-M167 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and I-M253, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Richard, Pond, Benner, Isaacs, Boles, Bragg, Marek, Metcalf, Metcalfe, Castellanos.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bonin surname are: H1, K1a, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Bonin have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Bonin" Surname 48.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Bonin" Surname 24.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bonin" Surname 25.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Bonin" Surname 20.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bonin?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Bonin are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition