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

Bennici, 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 Bennici surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bennici in America

Bennici is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bennici surname appeared 190 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 Bennici.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bennici 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 Bennici

The surname Bennici originates from the Italian island of Sicily. It first appeared around the 12th century, derived from the Latin name "Benedictus" which means "blessed". The name is believed to have its roots in the town of Mistretta, located in the Messina province of Sicily.

One of the earliest known references to the Bennici name can be found in the Sicilian Roll of Arms, a manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This document recorded the names and coats of arms of noble Sicilian families, indicating that the Bennici family had achieved a certain level of prominence by that time.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Bennici (1432-1498) served as the Bishop of Mazara del Vallo, a town in western Sicily. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and the arts within the diocese.

The name Bennici also appeared in various legal documents and property records throughout the centuries, particularly in the Mistretta region. One notable example is the Bennici family's ownership of the Castello di Mistretta, a medieval castle that dates back to the 11th century.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist named Antonino Bennici (1520-1590) gained recognition for his contributions to the Sicilian school of painting. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Sicily.

Another notable figure was Francesco Bennici (1645-1721), a Sicilian philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Palermo. He was widely respected for his scholarly works on metaphysics and natural philosophy.

In the 19th century, the Bennici family gained prominence in the agricultural and wine-making sectors of Sicily. One such member, Giuseppe Bennici (1825-1892), established a successful winery that exported Sicilian wines to various parts of Europe.

Throughout its history, the surname Bennici has been associated with various place names and localities within Sicily, such as Mistretta, Messina, and Palermo, reflecting the family's deep roots in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bennici

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

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

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