BENEDICT

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Latin.) From Benedictus, blessed, well spoken of, or a person wishing all good.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

Surname type: From given name or forename

Region of origin: Europe

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