Explore the Family Name De Benedictis
The meaning of De Benedictis
Italian: patronymic from a Latinized form of the personal name Benedetto. It is formed with the Latin ablative plural suffix -is imparting the broader sense ‘belonging to, of’, in this case ‘member of the Benedetti or Benedicti family’ (compare Benedetti). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Angelo, Aldo, Carlo, Carmine, Pasquale, Dante, Dario, Dino, Ezio, Lorenzo, Nicola.
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How common is the last name De Benedictis in the United States?
The surname De Benedictis, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 26,104th in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen slightly to 26,212th, indicating a decrease of 0.41%. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased from 882 to 933 during the same period, marking an increase of 5.78%. The proportion of persons bearing the De Benedictis surname per 100,000 also decreased marginally from 0.33 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,104 | #26,212 | -0.41% |
| Count | 882 | 933 | 5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Benedictis
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the De Benedictis surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as white, with 93.65% in 2000 and a slight increase to 93.78% in 2010. Individuals who identified with two or more races saw an increase from 1.59% to 1.82%. The Hispanic representation also rose from 3.29% to 3.54%. Of note is the appearance of Black ethnicity in the 2010 census at 0.54%, which was not recorded in 2000. Similarly, Asian/Pacific Islander representation was recorded in 2000 at 0.91% but is absent in the 2010 data. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.65% | 93.78% | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 3.54% | 7.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.82% | 14.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |