Bennet (surname)


Bennet is an English language surname ; related to the medieval name Benedict, both ultimately from Latin Benedictus "blessed". Bennett is the English spelling of the Anglo-Norman name Benet. The oldest public record of the surname is dated 1208 in County Durham. §
Bennet is an English surname with Norman roots; Anglo-Norman: from the medieval personal name Benedict. In the 12th century, it became a common given name throughout Europe due to the popularity of St. Benedict, the Latin form of the name was found in England, alongside versions derived from the Old French forms, Beneit and Benoit, which was common among the Normans. "In the reigns of Edwards II. and III. the name is found thus modified: Fitz Benedict, Benediscite, Bendiste, Bendish, Bennett."
Derived surnames include: Bonnet, Jennett, Kennett, Dennett, Benet, Beckett, Barnett, & Basnett
See also: Saint Benedict of Nursia, patron saint of Europe, and twin brother of Saint Scholastica.
Notable people with the surname include: