Gender: Male
Bennet C. Riley was the seventh and last military governor of California. Riley ordered the election of representatives to a state constitutional convention, and handed over all civil authority to a Governor and elected delegates at the end of 1849; the following year, California joined the U.S. as a state. He participated in the War of 1812 on Lake Ontario. He also served in the United States Army during the Seminole War in Florida, and Mexican–American War.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 18, 2024
On the name Bennet C. Riley, Bennet means Blessed, Right-hand Son, Similar to Benedict, Happy. Riley means Brave, Courageous, Valiant, Dweller by the Rye Field, Rye Meadow.
The name Bennet C. Riley is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Bennet is commonly found in South Africa, Germany, United States of America, and 52 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Bennet is recorded 1,345 times globally, ranking it as the 27,527th most common name worldwide.
Bennet is most prevalent in South Africa, with 556 occurrences, making it the 3,069th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Bennet is found among 1 in every 1485 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #3,069 | 1 : 4,217 |
| Germany | #2,121 | 1 : 1,485 |
| United States of America | #18,676 | 1 : 20,558 |
| Malaysia | #15,531 | 1 : 33,739 |
| Saudi Arabia | #34,698 | 1 : 55,619 |
| Ghana | #1,970 | 1 : 4,369 |
| Nigeria | #16,214 | 1 : 38,656 |
| Oman | #16,514 | 1 : 27,227 |
| Netherlands | #12,938 | 1 : 17,245 |
| United Kingdom | #18,784 | 1 : 26,105 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Bennet from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Bennet C. Riley was the seventh and last military governor of California. Riley ordered the election of representatives to a state constitutional convention, and handed over all civil authority to a Governor and elected delegates at the end of 1849; the following year, California joined the U.S. as a state. He participated in the War of 1812 on Lake Ontario. He also served in the United States Army during the Seminole War in Florida, and Mexican–American War.
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