The Benditt surname is thought to be derived from the Latin personal name Benedictus, a name that meant "blessed."
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Early Origins of the Benditt family
The surname Benditt was first found in Westphalia, where the family played a large role in the tribal conflicts of the area, and would later contribute greatly to the development of an emerging nation. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.
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Early History of the Benditt family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Benditt research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1525 and 1708 are included under the topic Early Benditt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Benditt Spelling Variations
Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Benditt include Benditt, Bendett, Bendict, Benditte, Bendette, Bendet, Benedikt and many more.
Early Notables of the Benditt family
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Migration of the Benditt family
After 1650, thousands of German settlers came to North America to escape the religious persecution and poverty that wracked Europe and to make the most of the opportunity to own their own land in a new country. They settled across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, and in Canada in Ontario and on the fertile plains of the prairie provinces. Among them: Ditterich Bendict, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1738.
Contemporary Notables of the name Benditt (post 1700)
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Earl Phillip Benditt (1916-1996), American (of German descent), prominent pathologist in Seattle
David Benditt, American Professor of Medicine, Cardiologist at the University of Minnesota
Theodore M Benditt, American Professor of Philosophy who has taught at Duke University and the University of Southern California
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