Benítez Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Benítez name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Benítez name
Benítez is a patronymic meaning "son of Benito", the Spanish form of Benedict, from Latin Benedictus, "blessed". Saint Benedict, founder of Western monasticism, made the name widely popular. Benítez is common in Andalusia and the Canary Islands, and is widespread in Paraguay, Argentina and other Latin American countries.
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This overview covers the Benítez name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Paraguay, Argentina and Mexico; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Benítez name FAQ
What does the Benítez name mean?
Son of Benito ("blessed"). Common variants include Benites, Benito, Venítez.
Where does the Benítez surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Paraguay, Argentina and Mexico.
Is there a Benítez coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Benítez crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Benítez coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).