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

Benedetti, 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 Benedetti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benedetti in America

Benedetti is the 11500th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benedetti surname appeared 2,736 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Benedetti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benedetti 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 Benedetti

The surname Benedetti originated in Italy. The name has its roots in the Latin word "benedictus," which means "blessed." This term was often used as a personal name during the Middle Ages, particularly among those affiliated with religious orders or the Catholic Church.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in regions like Tuscany and Lombardy. In medieval records, it often appeared in various spellings, such as Benedicti, Benedecto, and Benedictus, before evolving into the more modern form of Benedetti.

One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Friar Benedetto Sinigardi, a Franciscan monk born in Florence around 1250. He was renowned for his scholarly works and teachings on theology and philosophy.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Benedetti, a 16th-century mathematician and physicist from Venice. He made significant contributions to the field of optics and is credited with being one of the first to describe the properties of the camera obscura.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Giovanni Battista Benedetti (1617-1692), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor. He is best known for his works in Rome, including the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pace and the Chiesa di San Carlo ai Catinari.

Towards the end of the 18th century, Andrea Benedetti (1759-1837) was a celebrated painter from Bologna. His works, primarily religious scenes and portraits, can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

In the 19th century, the name was borne by Vincenzo Benedetti (1817-1891), an Italian politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a crucial role in the unification of Italy.

While the Benedetti surname originated in Italy, it has since spread across the globe, carried by Italian immigrants and their descendants. Throughout its history, the name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including religious figures, scholars, artists, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benedetti

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

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

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