Benetti History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The distinguished surname Benetti 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 Benetti came from the first name "Benito," which is the Italian form of Benedict, which means blessed.

Early Origins of the Benetti family

The surname Benetti 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 Benetti family

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Benetti Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Benzi, Benzo, Benza, Bensi, Penzo, Penza, Pensi, Penso, Benzizni, Benzani, Benzan and many more.

Early Notables of the Benetti family

Prominent 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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Benetti migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Benetti Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Angelo Benetti, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Breonio, Italy, in 1907
Anna Benetti, aged 10, who landed in America from Genino Appula, Italy, in 1909
Alberto Benetti, aged 30, who settled in America from Capanonni, Italy, in 1910
Antonio Benetti, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Recoaro, Italy, in 1910
Amelia Benetti, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Capannori, Italy, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Benetti (post 1700) +

Adriana Benetti (1919-2016), Italian actress
Andrea Benetti (b. 1980), Italian two-time bronze medalist slalom canoer
Romeo Benetti (b. 1945), former Italian footballer
John Benetti (b. 1936), former Australian rules footballer