About Benowitz
The surname Benowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew personal name "Benyamin" meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Benyamin. The name Benowitz is commonly found among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe and is often associated with individuals of Jewish heritage.
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The surname Benowitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Benowitz 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 Benowitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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