Where Does the Benites Surname Come From?

Behind the Benites surname stands Benítez, a Spanish name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. Its meaning, shared with Benítez, is “Son of Benito ("blessed")”. Benites is listed among the recognised spellings of Benítez. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them.

You may also find the name written Benito and Venítez.

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