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

Benevidez, 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 Benevidez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benevidez in America

Benevidez is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benevidez surname appeared 123 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 Benevidez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benevidez 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 Benevidez

The surname BENEVIDEZ has its origins in Spain and Portugal, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin words "bene" meaning "well" and "videre" meaning "to see," suggesting a possible connection to someone with good eyesight or perception.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 13th century, where a nobleman named Rodrigo Benevidez was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the reconquest of Valencia from the Moors. This historical event took place in 1238 and was led by King James I of Aragon.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Benevidez was a prominent merchant and trader in Seville, Spain. He was instrumental in establishing trade routes between Spain and the Americas during the early years of exploration and colonization.

During the 16th century, the name BENEVIDEZ appeared in records related to the Spanish Inquisition, where a family of converted Jews was persecuted for their beliefs. This family trace their origins to the town of Benavides, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of their surname.

In the 17th century, a renowned Spanish poet and playwright named Diego Benevidez y Vargas (1590-1667) gained recognition for his works, which included plays and poetry that reflected the societal norms and cultural values of his time.

Another notable figure with the surname BENEVIDEZ was Manuel Benevidez (1785-1858), a Spanish-born military officer who fought in the Mexican War of Independence and later became a prominent landowner and rancher in the state of Texas.

Throughout its history, the surname BENEVIDEZ has been associated with various regions in Spain and Portugal, including Andalusia, Extremadura, and Castile. It has also been subject to variations in spelling, such as Benevidez, Benevidis, and Benavidez, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benevidez

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

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

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