About Benito
The surname Benito is of Spanish and Italian origin. It is derived from the given name Benito, which is the Spanish and Italian form of Benedict. The name Benedict comes from the Latin word "benedictus," meaning "blessed." Therefore, the surname Benito is likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named Benito or Benedict, and it signifies a connection to the concept of being blessed or favored.
The surname Benito is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Benito 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 Benito is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Benito in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Benito using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.