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Benjamin


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Origin Of The Surname Benjamin

Meaning Of The Surname Benjamin

Descendant of Benjamin

Interesting Facts About Benjamin

Benjamin is one of many names that became popular as a surname when crusaders returned from the Holy Land. It became customary for crusaders to give a Hebrew name to their kin. The biblical Benjamin is said to mean ‘Son of the Right Hand’. After a few generations these Hebrew names began to be used as patronymic surnames.

Benjamin Statistics

Benjamin is the number 1128 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 9,197 share the surname Benjamin in the UK.

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