Find out how popular the last name Behlin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Behlin.

Behlin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Behlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Behlin in America

Behlin is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Behlin surname appeared 117 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Behlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Behlin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Behlin

The surname BEHLIN has its origins in Germany, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Saxony, where it was likely derived from an Old German word meaning "dweller by the brook or stream."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BEHLIN can be found in a document from the city of Leipzig in 1548, where a merchant named Hans BEHLIN is mentioned. Additionally, records from the town of Zwickau in 1572 refer to a family by the name of BEHLIN residing in the area.

During the 17th century, the BEHLIN surname began to spread across various parts of Germany, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Johann BEHLIN (1615-1689), a respected theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Freiberg, Saxony.

In the 18th century, the name BEHLIN appeared in various historical records, including a mention of a Friedrich BEHLIN (1721-1798) who served as a military officer during the Seven Years' War. Another notable BEHLIN from this period was Anna BEHLIN (1745-1812), a renowned painter and portrait artist who gained recognition for her works in Dresden.

As the BEHLIN family expanded across Germany, some members migrated to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the 19th century, a family by the name of BEHLIN settled in the town of Ostrava, located in what was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (now in the Czech Republic). One of their descendants, Karl BEHLIN (1832-1901), became a prominent industrialist and philanthropist in the region.

Another significant figure bearing the BEHLIN surname was Wilhelm BEHLIN (1879-1945), a German-born architect who gained recognition for his work in the United States. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings, including the Milwaukee County Courthouse and the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Throughout its history, the surname BEHLIN has been associated with various professions and fields, from academics and clergy to artists and entrepreneurs. While its origins can be traced back to the German region of Saxony, the name has since spread across the globe, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Behlin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Behlin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Behlin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Behlin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Behlin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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