Benigni History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Benigni

What does the name Benigni mean?

The name Benigni means "benign," "friendly," or "harmless." The name therefore probably originated as a nickname for a man who displayed those characteristics.

Early Origins of the Benigni family

The surname Benigni was first found in Sicily (Italian: Sicilia), the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The name was found early on in all parts of Italy, though it is especially common on the island of Sicily, where its most common form has always been Benigno. This form of the name is also common elsewhere in the southern part of mainland Italy, whereas the variations which end in "i" are more common in the north. The name means "benign," "friendly," or "harmless." The name therefore probably originated as a nickname for a man who displayed those characteristics.

Early History of the Benigni family

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Benigni Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Benigni, Benigno, Benignetti and others.

Early Notables of the Benigni family

Vicario Benigni (born 1697), an 18th century Peruvian general...

Migration of the Benigni family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ruggiero Ernesto Benigno, who arrived in New York in 1913 on board the S.S. Italia.

Contemporary Notables of the name Benigni (post 1700) +

Umberto Benigni (1862-1934), Italian Catholic priest and Church historian
Roberto Benigni (b. 1952), Italian Oscar-winning writer, director and actor
Mark D. Benigni (b. 1972), American politician, three-time Mayor of Meriden, Connecticut