| ![Show Contents]() Debenedictis History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy The distinguished surname Debenedictis originated in an area of Italy, known as the Papal States. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adapt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they are characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. The most traditional type of family name found in the region of the Papal States is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. During the Middle Ages, Italians adopted the patronymic system of name-making because it perfectly complemented the prevailing Feudal System. In Italy the popularity of patronymic type of surname is also due to the fact that during the Christian era, people often named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Debenedictis came from the first name "Benito," which is the Italian form of Benedict, which means blessed. Early Origins of the Debenedictis familyThe surname Debenedictis was first found in Ferrara, a city and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital city of the Province of Ferrara. History dates the city back to 753. It was at war with Venice in 1471. It is a walled city and notable is the Church of S. Cristoforo. Knitted goods and shawls are made. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time was in itself a family honor. Early History of the Debenedictis familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Debenedictis research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1258, 1405, 1414, 1530, 1590, 1720 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Debenedictis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Debenedictis Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Benzi, Benzo, Benza, Bensi, Penzo, Penza, Pensi, Penso, Benzizni, Benzani, Benzan and many more. Early Notables of the Debenedictis familyProminent among members of the family was Giovanni Battista Benedetti (1530-1590), an Italian mathematician and physicist, considered one of the forerunners of Galileo.Benedetti, was an Italian singer at the Opera in London, 1720. He is mentioned in a witty letter by Sir John Edgar in Steele's journal, 'The Theatre,' from Tuesday March 8 to Saturday...
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 Debenedictis migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Debenedictis Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Angela De Benedictis, aged 27, originally from Mosciano, Italy, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Dante Alighieri" from Napoli, Italy 1
- Vincenzo De Benedictis, aged 34, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Taormina" from Napoli, Italy 1
- Dominico DeBenedictis, aged 18, originally from Palo Del Colle, Italy, who arrived in New York City, New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Madonna" from Naples, Italy 1
- Pietro De Benedictis, aged 29, originally from S Giovanni, Italy, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Canada" from Naples, Italy 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Debenedictis (post 1700) | + |
- Erika Alden DeBenedictis (b. 1992), American student who was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, eponym of the 23131 Debenedictis, a main belt asteroid
- Dean DeBenedictis, American composer, musician and performer, son of Dick DeBenedictis
- Richard "Dick" DeBenedictis (b. 1937), American ten-time Emmy Award nominated composer noted for composing music for television shows including Perry Mason, Columbo, Matlock, Police Story and many more
- Guistino DeBenedictis, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1912 (Honorary Vice-President), 1916 (alternate) 2
- Mario Debenedictis (b. 1966), Canadian former professional ice hockey player
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Debenedictis migration to the United States 
