Bonaterra Surname

1,491,356th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 141 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Argentina
Highest density in:
Argentina

Bonaterra Surname User-submission:

A Catalan surname that means good (bona) land (terra).

Bonaterra Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Argentina761:562,41340,543
Spain551:850,03734,138
France71:9,488,960336,266
Chile11:17,616,47493,597
Germany11:80,505,459560,955
Mexico11:124,126,205103,776

Bonaterra Surname Meaning

User-submitted Reference

A Catalan surname that means good (bona) land (terra).

- annabonaterra

Bonaterra Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Bonaterra Come From? nationality or country of origin

Bonaterra occurs in Argentina more than any other country or territory. It can appear as:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Bonaterra? popularity and diffusion

It is the 1,491,356th most frequently used family name globally. It is borne by around 1 in 51,684,723 people. Bonaterra is primarily found in The Americas, where 55 percent of Bonaterra reside; 55 percent reside in South America and 55 percent reside in Hispanic Southern America.

The last name is most commonly held in Argentina, where it is carried by 76 people, or 1 in 562,413. In Argentina Bonaterra is most prevalent in: Catamarca Province, where 38 percent live, Buenos Aires Province, where 25 percent live and Córdoba Province, where 17 percent live. Outside of Argentina it is found in 5 countries. It is also found in Spain, where 39 percent live and France, where 5 percent live.

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