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

Benetiz, 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 Benetiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benetiz in America

Benetiz is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benetiz surname appeared 118 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 Benetiz.

The history of the last name Benetiz

The surname Benetiz has its origins in Spain and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to be a variant of the Spanish name "Benito," which is derived from the Latin name "Benedictus" meaning "blessed." This name was particularly popular in medieval Spain due to the influence of the Benedictine monastic order.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Benetiz can be found in the Cartulario de Santo Toribio de Liébana, a 12th-century manuscript from the northern Spanish region of Cantabria. In this document, a certain "Petro Benetiz" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

During the Reconquista, the name Benetiz was particularly prevalent in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, where many families bearing this surname settled after the Christian conquest of Moorish territories. The name is closely associated with the town of Benitagla in the province of Almería, which may have been a place of origin for some Benetiz families.

Prominent individuals with the surname Benetiz include Juan Benetiz, a 15th-century Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Another noteworthy figure is Gaspar Benetiz, a 16th-century Spanish architect who worked on several important projects in Seville, such as the renovation of the Cathedral's main façade.

In the 17th century, Rodrigo Benetiz was a renowned Spanish playwright and poet who gained acclaim for his works in the Golden Age of Spanish literature. His most famous play, "El Capitán Cautivo," was performed throughout Spain and Europe.

Moving into the 19th century, José Benetiz was a prominent Spanish politician and journalist who played a key role in the liberal movement during the reign of Isabella II. He served as a deputy in the Spanish parliament and was known for his fiery speeches and articles advocating for democratic reforms.

Throughout its history, the surname Benetiz has also been spelled in various ways, such as Beneitez, Beneytez, and Benaytez, reflecting the regional variations and linguistic influences on the name's evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benetiz

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

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 Benetiz 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.

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

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