About Benckendorf
The surname Benckendorf is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "bencke" meaning "bench" and "dorf" meaning "village" or "hamlet." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Benckendorf can be interpreted as "bench village" or "hamlet by the bench." Surnames often originated from a person's occupation, location, or descriptive features, and Benckendorf likely referred to someone who lived near or worked with a bench in a village or had some association with such a place.
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The surname Benckendorf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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