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

Beneventi, 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 Beneventi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beneventi in America

Beneventi is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beneventi surname appeared 156 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 Beneventi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beneventi 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 Beneventi

The surname BENEVENTI has its origins in Italy, likely emerging in the medieval period around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the town of Benevento, located in the Campania region of southern Italy. This town dates back to ancient Roman times and was an important center in the region.

The name BENEVENTI is thought to have evolved from the Latin phrase "bene ventum," which translates to "good wind" or "fair wind." This phrase may have been used to describe the favorable conditions or location of the town of Benevento. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive surname given to someone who had a fortunate or prosperous life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BENEVENTI surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Benevento itself, dating back to the 13th century. These records document various individuals with the surname, indicating its local origins and early usage.

In the 14th century, the name BENEVENTI appears in the records of the Archivio di Stato di Napoli (State Archives of Naples), further solidifying its presence in the region. These records often mention individuals with variations of the surname, such as BENEVENTANO or BENEVENTANI, reflecting the evolution of the name over time.

One notable individual bearing the BENEVENTI surname was Niccolò Beneventi, a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who lived in the 15th century. He is best known for his contributions to the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, where he worked as the chief architect and created several sculptural works.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Beneventi, a 16th-century Italian philosopher and theologian from Benevento. He authored several works on religious and philosophical topics, including a commentary on Aristotle's writings.

In the 17th century, the BENEVENTI surname can be found in the records of the Archivio di Stato di Firenze (State Archives of Florence), indicating the spread of the name to other regions of Italy.

One notable BENEVENTI from this period was Giovanni Battista Beneventi, a celebrated painter and fresco artist from Benevento. He was active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, and his works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, the BENEVENTI surname gained further prominence with the birth of Antonio Beneventi (1823-1891), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Senate and held various ministerial positions.

Throughout its history, the BENEVENTI surname has maintained its strong ties to the town of Benevento and the surrounding regions of southern Italy. While the name has likely spread to other parts of the world through emigration, its origins can be traced back to this ancient Italian locale and the linguistic roots of the Latin phrase "bene ventum."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beneventi

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

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

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