Benno — Family Name, Records and Arms

Long before computers fixed spellings, Benno and Bennet were used side by side.

What does the surname Benno mean?

Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Blessed”.

How is Benno related to Bennet?

Before spelling was fixed, Bennet was also written Benno. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.

Is there a Benno coat of arms?

There is no single Benno family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Similar-sounding surnames on Herald Lab: Bueno. Get the complete Benno report, with a museum-style coat of arms.