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

Benfatti, 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 Benfatti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benfatti in America

Benfatti is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benfatti surname appeared 132 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 Benfatti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benfatti 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 Benfatti

The surname Benfatti originates from Italy, specifically the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "ben fatto," which translates to "well done" or "well made," suggesting it may have been an occupational surname initially given to skilled artisans or craftsmen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Benfatti can be found in the archives of the city of Venice, where a certain Matteo Benfatti was mentioned as a merchant in a document dated 1387. The name also appears in several other historical records from the same region, such as the tax rolls of the Venetian Republic and the municipal records of cities like Verona and Padua.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Benfatti (born around 1420) was a respected architect and sculptor in the city of Milan. His works included the design and construction of several churches and public buildings, some of which still stand today. Another individual of note was Antonio Benfatti (1490-1557), a renowned painter from Verona who specialized in religious frescoes and altarpieces.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Benfatti name spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. In the city of Bologna, a family of bankers and merchants bearing the name Benfatti was prominent during this period. One member, Giulio Benfatti (1562-1628), was a influential financier and philanthropist who funded the construction of several public fountains and schools.

Another notable figure was Francesco Benfatti (1670-1742), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Parma who was renowned for his extensive knowledge of classical languages and literature. He authored several scholarly works and served as a tutor to the children of noble families across Europe.

In the 19th century, a Italian immigrant named Vincenzo Benfatti (1825-1898) settled in Argentina and became a successful businessman and landowner in the province of Mendoza. He played a significant role in the development of the region's wine industry and was instrumental in establishing several vineyards that are still operational today.

While the Benfatti surname is still found in various regions of Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the skilled artisans and craftsmen of northern Italy during the late medieval and Renaissance periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benfatti

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

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

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