About Benninghoven
The surname Benninghoven is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "benning" and "hoven." "Benning" is a patronymic form of the given name Benno, which means "bear" in German. "Hoven" is a locational surname, indicating a person who lived near a farm or settlement. Therefore, the surname Benninghoven can be interpreted to mean "the bear's farm" or "the farm near the bear."
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The surname Benninghoven is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Benninghoven 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 Benninghoven in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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