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

DeBenedictis, 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 DeBenedictis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeBenedictis in America

DeBenedictis is the 26212th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeBenedictis surname appeared 933 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 DeBenedictis.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeBenedictis 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 DeBenedictis

The surname DeBenedictis is of Italian origin, originating from the country of Italy during the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin phrase "de Benedicto," which translates to "of the blessed one," referring to the given name Benedict or Benedetto.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname DeBenedictis can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed that the name may have been associated with individuals who had a connection to the Benedictine monastic order or who lived in areas where Benedictine monasteries were prevalent.

One of the earliest known mentions of the name DeBenedictis is found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Verona, where a certain Guglielmo DeBenedictis was listed as a landowner. In the 15th century, the name appears in records from the city of Venice, where a family of merchants and artisans bearing the DeBenedictis surname resided.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the DeBenedictis surname. One such individual was Giovanni DeBenedictis (1541-1615), an Italian mathematician and astronomer from Padua, who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of logarithms.

Another prominent figure was Alessandro DeBenedictis (1680-1744), a Venetian painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

In the 19th century, Vincenzo DeBenedictis (1819-1892) was an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.

The surname DeBenedictis also gained recognition in the field of literature with the Italian writer and journalist Guido DeBenedictis (1866-1938), who was known for his novels and short stories depicting the lives of the working class in Italy.

Furthermore, a notable figure in the 20th century was Antonio DeBenedictis (1924-2001), an Italian-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the DeBenedictis Companies, a successful real estate development firm based in Philadelphia.

The surname DeBenedictis has undergone various spellings throughout its history, including De Benedictis, DiBenedictis, and even Benedictis, reflecting regional variations and influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its Italian heritage and connection to the name Benedict or Benedetto.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeBenedictis

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

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

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