Benedetti Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Benedetti surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Benedetti name
Benedetti is a patronymic plural from the given name Benedetto, from Latin Benedictus, "blessed". The name owed its popularity to Saint Benedict of Nursia, founder of Western monasticism. The surname is common in central and northern Italy, especially Tuscany, Veneto and the Marche.
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Benedetti name FAQ
What does the Benedetti name mean?
Of Benedetto ("blessed"). Common variants include Benedetto, Bendetti, Benedettini.
Where does the Benedetti surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Brazil and France.
Is there a Benedetti coat of arms?
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Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.