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

Benun, 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 Benun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benun in America

Benun is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benun surname appeared 119 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 Benun.

The history of the last name Benun

The surname BENUN is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the early medieval period. It is derived from the Basque word "benun," which means "blessed" or "fortunate." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who was considered blessed or fortunate by their community.

The earliest known record of the surname BENUN can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in a collection of charters and legal documents from the town of Bayonne in the Pyrenees region of southwestern France. These documents mention a landowner named Petri BENUN, who owned several vineyards in the area.

In the 13th century, the name BENUN is also found in the records of the Kingdom of Navarre, which encompassed parts of modern-day Spain and France. A nobleman named Sancho BENUN is mentioned as a member of the royal court during the reign of King Theobald I of Navarre (1201-1253).

During the 14th century, the BENUN surname spread to other parts of Europe, including Catalonia and Aragon in northeastern Spain. A notable figure from this era was Juan BENUN (1310-1375), a prominent merchant and trader who established trade routes between Barcelona and the Mediterranean ports of Italy and North Africa.

In the 15th century, the BENUN name appeared in the records of the Basque town of Guernica, which was once the capital of the Lordship of Biscay. A prominent figure from this time was Diego BENUN (1425-1498), a local magistrate and landowner who played a role in the governance of the region.

Another noteworthy individual with the BENUN surname was María BENUN (1520-1590), a Basque noblewoman who was known for her philanthropic efforts and support of local churches and monasteries in the Pyrenees region.

Throughout its history, the BENUN surname has maintained a strong presence in the Basque Country, where it continues to be a well-known and respected name. While not as widely distributed as some other surnames, the BENUN name has left an enduring legacy in the regions where it originated and thrived for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benun

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

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 Benun 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.

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

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