TheNameDBBENEDICK
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the Latin name Benedictus, meaning 'blessed.'
Etymology
The surname derives from the Latin personal name Benedictus, which means 'blessed' or 'well-spoken.' The name became established as a surname through patronymic usage, particularly in English-speaking regions.
About the BENEDICK Surname
An English surname derived from the Latin personal name Benedictus, meaning 'blessed.' The name is particularly known from Shakespeare's character Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries, with scattered populations in other regions.
Notable Bearers
Benedick (character in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing), various historical figures