Bonow
Bonow is a surname of European origin, occasionally used as a toponym. The etymology is not definitively known, but it is widely treated as derived from a place-name, with the element -ow common in Slavic toponyms, or as a reduced form of a patronymic derived from a given name. The name is relatively uncommon and is found among communities in Germany, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, and North America, reflecting migration and diaspora.
Notable people: The name has been borne by several individuals who have contributed in science, athletics, and