Bonnet

Meaning

A soft, close-fitting hat or cap worn in medieval times.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'bonet' or 'bonete', referring to a type of headwear. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for a bonnet maker or as a nickname for someone known for wearing such a hat.

About the Bonnet Surname

An occupational surname derived from the production or sale of bonnets, or a descriptive nickname based on wearing such headwear. The name appears in French records from the medieval period onward.

Distribution

Found throughout France, with concentrations in the Rhône-Alpes and Provence regions.

People with the Bonnet Surname