Explore the Family Name Bono
The meaning of Bono
1. Italian: from the personal name Bono meaning ‘good’, from the Latin name Bonus, which was borne by a minor 3rd-century Christian saint, martyred at Rome with eleven companions under the Emperor Vespasian. It was adopted as a personal name partly in his honor and partly because of the transparently well-omened meaning. 2. Italian: nickname from bono ‘good’ (from Latin bonus). 3. Catalan and Spanish: probably of Italian origin (see above). 4. Hungarian (Bonó): from a pet form of the personal name Bonifác (see Boniface). 5. French (southeastern): of Italian origin (see above). 6. Breton (also Le Bono): habitational name from Le Bono, a place in Morbihan, Brittany (France). 7. Altered form of French Bonneau. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Vito, Gaspare, Antonino, Carlo, Gino, Rocco, Saverio, Vincenzo, Alfonse, Angelo, Antonio.
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How common is the last name Bono in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bono has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 8907th in terms of popularity but jumped to 6441st by 2010, showing a considerable change of 27.69%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 3,379 in 2000 to 5,272 in 2010, which is an increase of 56.02%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals bearing the Bono surname per 100k population grew from 1.25 to 1.79, marking a growth of 43.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,907 | #6,441 | 27.69% |
| Count | 3,379 | 5,272 | 56.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.25 | 1.79 | 43.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bono
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Bono surname, we again refer to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Over the decade, there was a noticeable shift towards greater diversity. While the majority of Bonos were White in both years (91.24% in 2000 and 87.88% in 2010), there was a slight decrease in this group by -3.68%. Simultaneously, there was substantial growth within other ethnic groups, most notably among Asian/Pacific Islanders, who saw an increase of 101.47%, and Hispanics, where there was a 45.84% rise. The percentage of Bonos identifying as two or more races also went up by 54.65%, while those identifying as Black saw a modest increase of 12.88%. Finally, there was a small bump in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category by 25.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.24% | 87.88% | -3.68% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 5.44% | 45.84% |
| Black | 3.26% | 3.68% | 12.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 1.37% | 101.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.33% | 54.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0.3% | 25% |
Bono 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 Bono is Italian, which comprises 33.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (25.4%) and French & German (16.9%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 33.3% |
| British & Irish | 25.4% |
| French & German | 16.9% |
| Other | 24.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Bono
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 Bono have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Italy.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 59.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 59.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 58.30% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 57.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 56.80% |
What Bono 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 Bono is R-Z57, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z57 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include J-L26 and R-U152, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Stoner, Harrell, Martinelli, Schaeffer, Bowman, Henson, D'Amico, Victor, Titus, Shaffer.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bono surname are: H1, J1c, 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 Bono 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.
"Bono" Surname 46.2%
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.
"Bono" Surname 29.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bono" Surname 13.1%
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.
"Bono" Surname 19.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bono?
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 Bono are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition