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

Benvenuti, 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 Benvenuti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benvenuti in America

Benvenuti is the 35537th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benvenuti surname appeared 633 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 Benvenuti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benvenuti 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 Benvenuti

The surname Benvenuti has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian phrase "ben venuti," which translates to "well come" or "welcome." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone known for their hospitality or welcoming nature.

The earliest recorded instances of the Benvenuti surname can be found in medieval documents from various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Emilia-Romagna. In these regions, the name was often spelled in different variations, such as Benvenuto, Benvenuti, and Benvegnuti, reflecting the local dialects and spellings of the time.

One notable historical figure bearing the Benvenuti surname was Giacomo Benvenuti, a 15th-century Italian painter from Ferrara. He was known for his religious works and frescoes, some of which can still be found in churches and museums across Italy.

Another prominent Benvenuti was Vittorio Benvenuti, an Italian playwright and poet who lived in the late 19th century. His works, which often explored themes of love and social commentary, were influential in the literary circles of his time.

In the 16th century, the Benvenuti family played a significant role in the city of Siena, where several members held important positions in the local government and were involved in the city's cultural and political life.

The name Benvenuti can also be traced to certain place names in Italy, such as Benvenuti di Bagnoregio, a small town in the province of Viterbo, Lazio. It is possible that some individuals adopted the surname Benvenuti as a way to identify their place of origin.

Other notable individuals with the Benvenuti surname include Giovan Battista Benvenuti, an 18th-century Italian architect known for his work on churches and palaces in Rome, and Emilio Benvenuti, a 20th-century Italian boxer who won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.

Throughout its history, the Benvenuti surname has been associated with various professions, from artists and writers to architects and athletes, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benvenuti

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

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

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