History: The surname Benjamin is of Hebrew origin, derived from the given name Binyamin, meaning “son of the right hand” or “favored son.” It was originally a patronymic surname for someone who was the youngest or favored child. The name is prevalent in Jewish communities and has variants such as Benjamins in Dutch and Benjamín in Spanish. Notable individuals with this surname include Benjamin Franklin, an American polymath, and Benjamin Netanyahu, the former Prime Minister of Israel. ([surnames.behindthename.com](https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/kemp?utm_source=openai))