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

Benenati, 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 Benenati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benenati in America

Benenati is the 37029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benenati surname appeared 603 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 Benenati.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benenati 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 Benenati

The surname Benenati is of Italian origin, originating from the southern regions of Italy, particularly Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "benevenatus," which translates to "well-wishing" or "well-received."

During the Middle Ages, surnames began to emerge as a way to distinguish individuals and establish lineages. The name Benenati likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name indicating someone who was well-liked or welcomed within their community.

Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries in Sicily and Calabria mention individuals with the surname Benenati or similar spellings such as Benevenati or Benevenuto. These early records suggest that the name was well-established in these regions by that time.

One notable historical figure with the surname Benenati was Francesco Benenati, a Sicilian philosopher and writer who lived from 1636 to 1708. He was renowned for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, which were influential during the Italian Renaissance.

Another prominent individual was Guglielmo Benenati, a Sicilian architect and engineer who lived from 1825 to 1892. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in Sicily, including the Palermo Cathedral and the city's aqueduct system.

In the 19th century, the name Benenati also appeared in records from the town of Bronte, located in the province of Catania, Sicily. One notable figure from this area was Giuseppe Benenati, a politician and lawyer who lived from 1848 to 1922 and served as the mayor of Bronte.

The surname Benenati can also be found in historical records from Calabria, where it is believed to have originated as a variation of the name Benevenuti. One notable individual from this region was Vincenzo Benenati, a Calabrian painter and artist who lived from 1797 to 1873 and was known for his religious and historical paintings.

Another notable figure was Tommaso Benenati, a Sicilian writer and poet who lived from 1875 to 1949. He was known for his works celebrating the beauty of his native Sicily and its rich cultural heritage.

While the surname Benenati is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a long and rich history, with its origins rooted in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including philosophers, architects, politicians, artists, and writers, who have contributed to the cultural and historical fabric of these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benenati

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

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

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