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UK surname

Bonini

An Italian surname derived from the Latin root "bonus" meaning good or well-behaved person.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Craigend and Ruchazie, Garthamlock, Auchinlea and Gartloch and Kelvindale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bonini is 126 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

126

2016, ranked #26,686

Peak year

2016

126 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 126 in 2016, ranked #26,686.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities.

Bonini surname distribution map

The map shows where the Bonini surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Bonini surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Bonini over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 2 #33,133
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 14 #32,506
1911 historical 13 #32,172
1997 modern 87 #28,749
1998 modern 92 #28,680
1999 modern 93 #28,711
2000 modern 88 #29,284
2001 modern 92 #28,528
2002 modern 92 #29,040
2003 modern 91 #29,121
2004 modern 95 #28,746
2005 modern 100 #28,025
2006 modern 99 #28,453
2007 modern 104 #28,020
2008 modern 108 #27,684
2009 modern 109 #28,145
2010 modern 116 #27,704
2011 modern 109 #28,653
2012 modern 118 #27,250
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 117 #28,109
2015 modern 122 #27,245
2016 modern 126 #26,686

Geography

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Where Boninis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Craigend and Ruchazie, Garthamlock, Auchinlea and Gartloch, Kelvindale, Skye North East and East Hertfordshire. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Craigend and Ruchazie Glasgow City
2 Garthamlock, Auchinlea and Gartloch Glasgow City
3 Kelvindale Glasgow City
4 Skye North East Highland
5 East Hertfordshire 007 East Hertfordshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Bonini

These lists show first names that appear often with the Bonini surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Bonini

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Bonini, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Legacy Communities

Group

Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities

Nationally, the Bonini surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities, within Legacy Communities. This does not mean every Bonini household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Households in these areas often include divorced or separated parents and commonly include children and young adults. The age structure is heavily skewed towards the most advanced age groups. Individuals identifying as members of ethnic minorities are not present in large numbers. Flats predominate, with some terraced, semi-detached, and detached units. Multiple car ownership is low, and housing is predominantly in the private and social rented sectors. Employment is less skewed towards traditional routine industrial occupations. Levels of educational attainment are generally low. The Group occurs principally in the Central Lowlands of Scotland and other Scottish towns.

Wider pattern

These neighbourhoods characteristically comprise pockets of flats that are scattered across the UK, particularly in towns that retain or have legacies of heavy industry or are in more remote seaside locations. Employed residents of these neighbourhoods work mainly in low-skilled occupations. Residents typically have limited educational qualifications. Unemployment is above average. Some residents live in overcrowded housing within the social rented sector and experience long-term disability. All adult age groups are represented, although there is an overall age bias towards elderly people in general and the very old in particular. Individuals identifying as belonging to ethnic minorities or Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups are uncommon.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Bonini is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Bonini is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

1
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Bonini falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bonini is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Bonini, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Bonini

The surname Bonini is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "bonus," meaning "good" or "virtuous." Historically, surnames were often adopted based on personal traits, occupations, or places of origin.

The earliest known records of the Bonini surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. In these regions, the name was sometimes spelled as "Bonino" or "Boninus," reflecting regional dialects and variations in spelling conventions at the time.

One notable historical figure bearing the Bonini surname was Bernardo Bonini (1390-1459), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor from Florence. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Vecchio and the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence.

Another important figure was Giovanni Battista Bonini (1508-1587), an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Vercelli from 1560 until his death. He played a significant role in the Council of Trent, a pivotal event in the Counter-Reformation.

In the realm of literature, Antonio Bonini (1638-1705) was an Italian poet and playwright from Ferrara. He gained recognition for his works, including the tragedies "Semiramide" and "Merope."

The Bonini surname also has ties to the world of music. Giuseppe Bonini (1707-1789) was an Italian composer and violinist from Verona. He is best known for his operas and instrumental compositions, many of which were performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Lastly, Gaetano Bonini (1801-1858) was an Italian painter from Ferrara. He is celebrated for his religious paintings and frescoes, which can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

While the Bonini surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, the earliest recorded examples and historical figures bearing this surname are predominantly from the Italian regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.

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FAQ

Bonini surname: questions and answers

How common is the Bonini surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 126 in 2016. That gives Bonini a modern rank of #26,686.

What does the Bonini surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the Latin root "bonus" meaning good or well-behaved person.

What does the Bonini map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bonini bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.