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

Benzan, 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 Benzan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benzan in America

Benzan is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benzan surname appeared 157 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 Benzan.

The history of the last name Benzan

The surname BENZAN is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period, around the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Verona.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BENZAN can be found in a document dated 1287, which mentions a certain "Benedictus Benzan" from the town of Soave, near Verona. This suggests that the name may have derived from a variation of the Italian name "Benedetto," meaning "blessed."

During the Renaissance era, the BENZAN family gained prominence in the city of Verona, where they were involved in various trades and professions. A notable figure from this period was Francesco Benzan, a renowned painter who lived between 1480 and 1542, known for his frescoes adorning several churches in Verona.

As the BENZAN family spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Benzani, Benzano, and Benzanini. These variations often reflected regional dialects or the influence of local scribes who recorded names differently.

In the 16th century, records indicate that a branch of the BENZAN family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they settled in the city of Palermo. One of the earliest known individuals from this lineage was Girolamo Benzan, born in 1523, who established himself as a respected merchant in the city.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Battista Benzan, a renowned architect from Verona who lived from 1653 to 1728. He was responsible for the design and construction of several prestigious buildings, including the Church of San Giorgio in Braida and the Palazzo Canossa in Verona.

In the 19th century, the BENZAN surname found its way to the Americas, with families from Italy emigrating to various parts of North and South America. One such individual was Antonio Benzan, born in 1842 in Verona, who later settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he became a successful businessman.

As the BENZAN name spread across different regions, its spelling and pronunciation adapted to local languages and dialects, further diversifying its variations. However, the core of the name's origins can be traced back to its Italian roots, carrying with it a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benzan

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

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

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