2000
#11,100
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,625
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.97
Rare Last name
Benedetti
Derived from the Latin "benedictus," meaning "blessed" or "well-spoken," referring to a person with these qualities.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,073 Americans carry the last name Benedetti. That puts it at #11,273 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.90 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 111,537 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Benedetti 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Benedetti with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.1K
1 in 111,537
Census rank
#11,273
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,680 bearers of the surname Benedetti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.90 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11273rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Benedetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Benedetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Benedetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Benedetti 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 Benedetti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.6% · 2,266
- Hispanic or Latino11.1% · 297
- Two or more races2.8% · 74
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 27
- Black or African American0.5% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Benedetti
Benedetti appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#11,500
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,736
+111 bearers (+4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.93
Rank movement Down 400 places
2020
#11,273
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,680
-56 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.90
Rank movement Up 227 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,100 | 2,625 | 0.97 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,500 | 2,736 | 0.93 | +111 bearers (+4.2%) | Down 400 places |
| 2020 | #11,273 | 2,680 | 0.90 | -56 bearers (-2.0%) | Up 227 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 Benedetti 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 | #11,500 | #11,273 | 2.0% |
| Count | 2,736 | 2,680 | -2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.93 | 0.90 | -3.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Benedetti bearers went from 2,736 to 2,680 (-2.0% change). The surname moved up 227 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,500 to #11,273.
FAQ
Benedetti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Benedetti?
Name Census estimates that about 3,073 living Americans carry the surname Benedetti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 111,537 residents.
How common is Benedetti?
Benedetti ranks #11,273 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.90 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,680 people with the surname Benedetti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,073), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.9 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.90 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Benedetti.
Has Benedetti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Benedetti went from 2,736 recorded bearers to 2,680. That is a decrease of 56 (-2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #11,500 to #11,273.
What does the Census say about the background of Benedetti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Benedetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Benedetti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.6% (2,266 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Benedetti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.6%), Hispanic (11.1%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Benedetti (2000, 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 Benedetti mean?
Derived from the Latin "benedictus," meaning "blessed" or "well-spoken," referring to a person with these qualities. 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 Benedetti (0.90 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 share the surname Benedetti?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.