Bennet is an English surname derived from the medieval given name Bennett, which itself is a medieval form of Benedict. The name thus ultimately traces back to the Late Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed".
Etymology
According to etymological sources, Bennet is a less common spelling of Bennett. It also functions as a given name in modern English, often transferred back from the surname. The English surname share cognates with other languages: Czech Beneš and Benešová, Danish Bendtsen and Bentsen, Finnish Pentti, and French Benoit. These all stem from the same Latin root Benedictus.
Notable Places
Bennet is also the name of a city in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States, likely named after a person with the surname.
Key Facts
- Meaning: Derived from Bennett, ultimately from Latin Benedictus 'blessed'
- Origin: English
- Surname type: Patronymic
- Usage regions: English-speaking countries
Sources: Wiktionary — Bennet