Benitez
Benítez is a Spanish-language surname derived from the given name Benito, with the patronymic suffix -ez meaning "son of." The combination yields the meaning "son of Benito." The standard spelling in Spanish includes the acute accent on the i, Benítez; anglicized or diacritic-free forms such as Benitez are common in non-Spanish contexts and in online databases.
The surname is widespread in Spain and across Latin America, reflecting historical patterns of Spanish settlement
Notable people bearing the surname include Rafael Benítez (born 1960), a Spanish football manager. The name