BONO
Bono
The British surname Bono is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "buono," meaning "good" or "kind." It is an occupational surname that could have been used to denote someone who had a good nature or behaved in a kind manner. The surname may have been brought to the United Kingdom by Italian immigrants or originated from British individuals with Italian ancestry.
Notable Individuals:
- Sonny Bono (1935-1998): An American singer, actor, and politician, Sonny Bono is best known as part of the musical duo Sonny & Cher.
- Cher Bono (b. 1946): An American singer, actress, and television personality, Cher was Sonny Bono's former wife and musical partner.
References:
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Bardsley, C. W. (2003). A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Genealogical Publishing Com.
There are approximately 111 people named Bono in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Bono.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian