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

Behne, 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 Behne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Behne in America

Behne is the 32123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Behne surname appeared 718 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 Behne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Behne 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 Behne

The surname Behne is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern region of Germany, particularly in the area around the city of Hamburg. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "behnen," which means "to walk" or "to stride."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Behne can be found in the Bremen Church Records of 1532, where a man named Hans Behne was mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the mid-16th century in northern Germany.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Behne name appeared in various historical documents and records across northern Germany. For example, in 1673, a merchant named Johann Behne was mentioned in the trade records of the city of Lübeck.

One notable historical figure with the surname Behne was Johann Joachim Behne, who lived from 1668 to 1738. He was a German theologian and author, known for his works on Christian ethics and morality.

Another individual of significance was Carl Friedrich Behne, born in 1796 and died in 1868. He was a German architect and writer, best known for his architectural works in the city of Berlin during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, the name Behne gained some recognition through the work of Adolf Behne, a German art historian and architectural critic who lived from 1885 to 1948. He was a prominent figure in the modernist architectural movement and wrote extensively on the subject.

The surname Behne can also be found in various place names across northern Germany, such as Behnenburg, a small village near the city of Lüneburg. This suggests that the name may have been derived from a particular location or settlement in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname Behne has been associated with individuals from various professions, including merchants, theologians, architects, and scholars. While not a widely known surname, it has left its mark in the annals of German history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Behne

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

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 Behne 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 Behne 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 Behne was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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