2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Benatti
An Italian surname derived from the term "ben nato" meaning "well-born."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Benatti. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Benatti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Benatti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Benatti, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Benatti
The surname Benatti is of Italian origin, originating from the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Bologna, Ferrara, and Modena. It is derived from the Old Italian word "bene," meaning "good" or "well," and is likely a nickname or occupational name given to someone who was considered a good or skilled worker or craftsman.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 13th century, with a mention of a Benatto de Benvegnati in a document from the city of Bologna dated 1275. The name also appears in various historical records and manuscripts from the 14th and 15th centuries in the regions around Ferrara and Modena.
In the 16th century, there are records of a Gian Battista Benatti, a notable architect and engineer from Bologna, who was involved in the construction of several important buildings and fortifications in the city. Another notable figure was Francesco Benatti, a 17th-century painter from Ferrara, known for his religious works and frescoes.
In the 18th century, Giacomo Benatti (1696-1768) was a prominent Italian mathematician and astronomer from Bologna, known for his contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
The 19th century saw the rise of Carlo Benatti (1809-1889), an Italian politician and statesman from Modena, who served as a member of the Italian Senate and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.
Another noteworthy figure was Giuseppe Benatti (1844-1926), an Italian playwright and poet from Bologna, whose works were widely celebrated during his lifetime.
While these are just a few examples, the surname Benatti has a rich historical legacy, particularly in the regions of northern Italy, where it has been present for centuries and has been associated with individuals who made significant contributions in various fields, ranging from architecture and art to science and politics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Benatti
Among Census respondents with the surname Benatti, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Benatti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Benatti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.2% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 9
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Benatti
Benatti appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,834 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 2,834 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Benatti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #150,935 | 1.8% |
| Count | 106 | 108 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Benatti bearers went from 106 to 108 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 2,834 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #150,935.
FAQ
Benatti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Benatti?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Benatti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Benatti?
Benatti ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Benatti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Benatti.
Has Benatti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Benatti went from 106 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Benatti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Benatti, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Benatti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.2% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Benatti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.2%), Hispanic (8.3%), Two or More Races (4.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Benatti (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Benatti mean?
An Italian surname derived from the term "ben nato" meaning "well-born." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Benatti (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Benatti?
If you just want to know how many people are called Benatti, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.