About Bento
The surname Bento is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed" or "fortunate." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Bento. The name Bento has religious connotations and is often associated with Saint Benedict, the founder of the Benedictine order. Over time, the surname Bento has spread to various Portuguese-speaking countries and is still in use today.
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The surname Bento is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bento 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 Bento is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bento in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bento using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.