About the Bennison Surname

If your family name is Bennison, its origin lies with Benson, a long-established English surname. Read literally, Bennison points to “Son of Ben (Benedict)”.

Bennison and Benson

Records show Bennison as one of the forms Benson took over time. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. The same family of names includes Bensen and Bengtsson.

Bennison coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Benson surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Bennison family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.