Bennet

Bennet Meaning & Origin

About Bennet
The surname Bennet is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Benedict," which means "blessed" in Latin. It was a popular name during the Middle Ages due to the influence of the Benedictine monks. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Bennet, Bennett, and Benet. The surname Bennet signifies a person who is blessed or fortunate.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bennet is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bennet: 3,523
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,237
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bennet 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 Bennet is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 N IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛnɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bennet in Braille

Here's how to represent Bennet in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bennet in braille

How to sign the name Bennet using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bennet using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bennet in sign language

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