Benedito History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

Etymology of Benedito

What does the name Benedito mean?

The distinguished surname Benedito comes from Spain, a country rich in culture and history. This name is patronymic name derived from the Latin name Benedictus, which means blessed. The name was very popular during the Middle Ages because of popular devotion to the Italian saint Benedictus, who founded the Benedictine Order in 529.

Early Origins of the Benedito family

The surname Benedito was first found in Asturias, where the name had its origins during the reign of the Visigothic kings.

Early History of the Benedito family

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Benedito Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Benítez, Benitez, Benites, Benito, Benedítez, Beneditez, Benedito, Benedicto, Beneyto, Beneitez and many more.

Early Notables of the Benedito family

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Benedito migration to the United States +

Benedito Settlers in United States in the 16th Century

Antonio Benedito, who arrived in Honduras in 1557

Contemporary Notables of the name Benedito (post 1700) +

Rafael Benedito, Spanish musician and orchestral conductor
José Benedito Tobias (1949-2024), simply known as Tobias, a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper
Manuel Benedito Vives, Spanish painter
Benedito Calixto (1853-1927), Brazilian painter
Benedito Nunes (1929-2011), Brazilian philosopher and literary critic