Benito Family Crest & Name History

The spelling Benito grew out of Benítez, a Spanish surname with a long paper trail. Its meaning, shared with Benítez, is “Son of Benito ("blessed")”.

• Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.
• Benito is listed among the recognised spellings of Benítez.
• Other spellings include Benites and Venítez.

Benito coat of arms

Arms linked to Benítez and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to. Want more than a summary? See the Benito family name pack.