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Early Origins of the Bonde family

The surname Bonde was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Bonde family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bonde research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1587, 1618, 1625, 1646, 1651, 1657 and 1809 are included under the topic Early Bonde History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bonde Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bont, Bondt, Bond, Bonde, Bonte, Bontebal, Bontekoe, Bontemantel, Bontemps, Bonterard and many more.

Early Notables of the Bonde family

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Bonde migration to the United States +



Bonde Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • George Bonde, who arrived in America in 1654 1
  • Anders Bonde, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1693 1
  • Andrew Bonde, who landed in Delaware in 1693 1
  • Johan Bonde, who landed in Delaware in 1693 1
  • Liven Bonde, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1693 1
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Bonde migration to Canada +

Bonde Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Augustin Bonde, who arrived in Canada in 1800

Contemporary Notables of the name Bonde (post 1700) +

  • William Bonde (b. 1530), Bridgettine monk and author
  • Line Bonde (b. 1979), Danish fighter pilot, first female Danish fighter Pilot to fly an F-16
  • Wilfred "Bill" Bert Bonde (b. 1934), former Australian politician
  • Arne Andreas Bonde (1924-2003), Norwegian newspaper editor and radio executive
  • Alexander Bonde (b. 1975), German politician
  • Jens-Peter Rossen Bonde (1948-2021), Danish politician who served as Member of the European Parliament (MEP)


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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