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

Bentura, 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 Bentura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bentura in America

Bentura is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bentura surname appeared 269 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 Bentura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bentura 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 Bentura

The surname Bentura is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "ventura," which means "fortune" or "luck," suggesting that the name might have been given to someone who was considered fortunate or prosperous.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bentura can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century AD. This suggests that the name has a long and rich history in the Italian peninsula.

In the 13th century, a Florentine family named Bentura is mentioned in various records, including the "Libro del Chiodo," a register of noble families in Florence. This family was known to have held influential positions within the city's government and participated in various civic affairs.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the surname Bentura was Giovanni Bentura (1470-1532), a renowned painter and architect from Ferrara, Italy. His works can be found in several churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, showcasing his artistic talents and contributions to the art world of that era.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Marcello Bentura (1546-1618), a Venetian philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on subjects such as metaphysics and natural philosophy. His works, including "De Immortalitate Animae" (On the Immortality of the Soul), were widely studied and discussed during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Bentura family had a presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where a nobleman named Antonio Bentura (1721-1798) served as a military commander and played a role in the Neapolitan Revolution of 1799.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a famous Italian playwright named Ettore Bentura (1865-1932) gained recognition for his comedic plays and contributions to the Italian theatre scene. His works often explored themes of social commentary and satirized contemporary Italian society.

While the surname Bentura is more commonly associated with Italy, it has also been found in other parts of Europe, potentially due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a long and rich history dating back to the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bentura

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

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

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