Find out how popular the last name Becenti is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Becenti.

Becenti, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Becenti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Becenti in America

Becenti is the 26576th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Becenti surname appeared 917 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Becenti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Becenti to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Becenti

The surname BECENTI has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Becenti, located in the region of Abruzzo, which was once part of the Kingdom of Naples. The name itself is derived from the Latin word "Beccatus," meaning "beaked" or "hooked," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BECENTI can be found in the archives of the city of L'Aquila, where a certain Nicola BECENTI was mentioned in a document dated 1387. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area by that time.

In the 15th century, the name BECENTI appeared in several records from the city of Pescara, located in the same region of Abruzzo. A notable figure from this period was Giovanni BECENTI, a merchant and landowner who was mentioned in a contract from 1472.

As the centuries passed, members of the BECENTI family spread throughout Italy and beyond. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Naples, where they became prominent merchants and traders. One of the most famous individuals from this line was Antonio BECENTI (1528-1602), a successful businessman and patron of the arts.

During the 17th century, the BECENTI name was also found in various parts of Sicily, where they were involved in agriculture and viticulture. A notable figure from this period was Vincenzo BECENTI (1610-1678), a respected landowner and vintner from the town of Marsala.

In the 18th century, the BECENTI family continued to flourish, with members residing in various parts of Italy as well as in other European countries. One notable individual from this era was Girolamo BECENTI (1725-1798), a respected scholar and philosopher from the city of Milan.

As the years passed, the BECENTI surname spread even further, with members of the family settling in various parts of the world, including the Americas and Australia. Despite this global diaspora, the name remains closely tied to its Italian roots and the rich history of the region from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Becenti

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Becenti.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Becenti was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Becenti has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Becenti was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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