BENATAR Origin of surname
BENATAR
Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name derives from an occupation, profession or trade (also connected with raw material, finished product or implements associated with that trade).
Benatar means Attar's son. Attar is the Arabic for "chemist/apothecary". The Hebrew equivalent Rokeach and the respective German term, Apotheker, also became Jewish surnames. Atar families are documented in Spain since the 14th century. Attar is recorded as a Jewish family name in Egypt in 1155 and in France in 1400, and Ibn Attar in the Netherlands and Benattar in Morocco in the 16th century. Attar is documented as a Jewish surname in Arles, France, in 1400 with Cregut Attar.
Distinguished 20th century bearers of the Jewish family name Benatar include Joseph Benatar, a member of the supreme rabbinical court in Rabat, Morocco.
Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name derives from an occupation, profession or trade (also connected with raw material, finished product or implements associated with that trade).
Benatar means Attar's son. Attar is the Arabic for "chemist/apothecary". The Hebrew equivalent Rokeach and the respective German term, Apotheker, also became Jewish surnames. Atar families are documented in Spain since the 14th century. Attar is recorded as a Jewish family name in Egypt in 1155 and in France in 1400, and Ibn Attar in the Netherlands and Benattar in Morocco in the 16th century. Attar is documented as a Jewish surname in Arles, France, in 1400 with Cregut Attar.
Distinguished 20th century bearers of the Jewish family name Benatar include Joseph Benatar, a member of the supreme rabbinical court in Rabat, Morocco.