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

Bencini, 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 Bencini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bencini in America

Bencini is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bencini surname appeared 106 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 Bencini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bencini 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 Bencini

The surname BENCINI is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the region of Tuscany in the central part of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 10th and 13th centuries.

One theory suggests that BENCINI is derived from the Italian word "bencino," which means "small bench" or "small seat." This could indicate that the name was originally used to identify individuals who worked as carpenters, craftsmen, or furniture makers, perhaps specializing in the creation of benches or seats.

Another possible origin of the name is that it is a patronymic form, derived from the personal name "Bencio" or "Bencino," which were diminutive versions of the name "Bene" or "Benedetto" (meaning "blessed" in Italian). In this case, BENCINI would have been used to identify the descendants or family members of someone named Bencio or Bencino.

Historical records from the 13th century mention individuals with the surname BENCINI residing in various towns and villages within the Tuscan region, such as Florence, Siena, and Arezzo. One notable early reference is found in the Florentine tax records of 1292, where a certain Piero BENCINI is listed as a citizen of Florence.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the records of the Sienese Republic, with a certain Gherardo BENCINI mentioned as a prominent merchant and banker in Siena during the 1340s.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname BENCINI was Bartolomeo BENCINI (c. 1420-1491), a renowned architect and sculptor from Florence. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Palazzo Rucellai and the Palazzo Antinori.

Another notable figure was Girolamo BENCINI (c. 1570-1644), an Italian composer and organist who served at the court of the Medici family in Florence during the late Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, Domenico BENCINI (1686-1758) was a celebrated painter from Florence, known for his religious works and portraits, many of which can still be found in churches and galleries across Italy.

Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe BENCINI (1828-1907) was an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento.

Finally, in the 20th century, Mario BENCINI (1905-1989) was a renowned Italian journalist and writer, best known for his work as a war correspondent during World War II and his numerous books on historical and political topics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bencini

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

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 Bencini 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 Bencini 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 Bencini was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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