BONNER
Bonner
Bonner is a surname of Old French origin, derived from the word "bonaire," meaning good-natured or gentle. The name is a patronymic form of the given name Boner, itself coming from the Old French word "bon," meaning good.
The surname Bonner has a long history in the British Isles, especially in England and Scotland. It is believed to have been introduced to Britain after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name has various spelling variations, including Boner, Bonners, Bowne, and Boon.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Bonner have been notable in various fields, including politics, literature, and sports. One of the most famous bearers of the surname was Edmund Bonner (c.1500-1569), an English bishop who served during the reign of Queen Mary I of England.
Today, the surname Bonner is found across the United Kingdom and beyond, with individuals of Bonner descent residing in countries around the world. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its significance and heritage.
There are approximately 7,851 people named Bonner in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,198th most common surname in Britain. Around 121 in a million people in Britain are named Bonner.
Surname type: Nickname
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- William
Female
- Anne
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Bonar
- Bonnar
- Boner
- Bohner
- Bogner
- Bognar
- Bohnert
- Banner
- Benner
- Boaner
- Boiner
- Bonne
- Bagnara
- Bagnaro
- Bagner
- Bagnor
- Bahner
- Bainer
- Banar
- Banaria
- Baner
- Banier
- Banire
- Bannar
- Bannehr
- Bannier
- Bannner
- Bannor
- Bannur
- Bauner
- Bayner
- Baynor
- Beaner
- Beanor
- Beaunier
- Beener
- Beenor
- Begner
- Begnor
- Beiner
- Benari
- Benarr
- Benawra
- Bener
- Benier
- Bennar
- Bennir
- Bennor
- Bennore
- Benrie
- Beuner
- Beynor
- Binare
- Biner
- Binnar
- Binner
- Boegner
- Boehner
- Boener
- Bonaur
- Bonea
- Bonear
- Bonee
- Boneher
- Bonera
- Boners
- Bonier
- Bonna
- Bonnard
- Bonnec
- Bonnee
- Bonnel
- Bonnerjea
- Bonnerjee
- Bonners
- Bonnert
- Bonnet
- Bonnier
- Bonnor
- Bonor
- Bonora
- Bonuer
- Bonura
- Bonyer
- Booner
- Bouner
- Bounier
- Bownar
- Bowner
- Boyner
- Buehner
- Bugner
- Buhner
- Buienore
- Buner
- Bunner
- Byner
- Bynner
- Bynor
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.