About Benfante
The surname Benfante is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "benfante," which means "infantryman" or "foot soldier" in Italian. It is a occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who served as soldiers or warriors on foot. The name may have originated during the medieval period when military service was common, and surnames were often based on a person's occupation or role in society.
The surname Benfante is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Benfante based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Benfante is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Benfante in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Benfante using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.