BENET

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

Benet

The British surname Benet is of Norman origin, deriving from the Old French personal name Beneit, which was itself derived from the Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed." The name was popularised by the spread of Christianity in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.

The Benet family name has been found in various regions across the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Essex. Over time, the surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Benett, Bennett, and Bennet.

Individuals bearing the surname Benet have been prominent in various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts. Notable bearers of the Benet surname include the English author J.B. Priestley and the American writer Stephen Vincent Benét.

Today, the Benet surname continues to be present in British society, serving as a marker of ancestral lineage and heritage for those who bear it.

There are approximately 108 people named Benet in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Benet.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

John
Mark
Michael
Richard
Sean

Female

Emma
Gayle
Jill
Rachel
Sandra

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