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There are approximately 852 people named Benedict in the UK. That makes it the 7,893rd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 13 are named Benedict.

Region of origin

Europe

Country of origin

Unknown

Language of origin

Unknown

Religion of origin

Unknown

Classification

Unknown
From given name or forename

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The Benedict surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Latin.) From Benedictus, blessed, well spoken of, or a person wishing all good.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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