About Benkendorf
The surname Benkendorf is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "benke," meaning "bench" or "bank," and "dorf," meaning "village" or "hamlet." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Benkendorf can be interpreted as "bench village" or "hamlet by the bench." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with a bench, or it could have been a locational surname for individuals residing in a village with a prominent bench or gathering place.
The surname Benkendorf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Benkendorf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Benkendorf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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