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

Behrend, 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 Behrend surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Behrend in America

Behrend is the 24499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Behrend surname appeared 1,021 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 Behrend.

We can also compare 2010 data for Behrend 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 Behrend

The surname Behrend is of German origin and dates back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the old German word "bern," meaning "bear," and the suffix "-end," which indicates a place of origin or residence. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a bear's den or in a place inhabited by bears.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Behrend can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. The name was spelled "Bernhardi" in these records, indicating its connection to the word "bern."

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Bernhardt" and "Bernhardi," in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. During this time, the name was often associated with noble families, suggesting that some Behrends held positions of power or influence.

A notable figure bearing the surname Behrend was Johann Behrend, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1576 to 1639. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran church and authored several influential works on theology and philosophy.

Another historical figure with the name Behrend was Friedrich Behrend, a German mathematician who lived from 1828 to 1890. He made significant contributions to the field of algebra and is known for his work on the theory of invariants.

In the 19th century, the name Behrend was found in various places across Germany, including the towns of Behrend and Behrenhof, which may have derived their names from individuals bearing the surname.

Johannes Behrend, a German painter and illustrator, lived from 1865 to 1938 and was known for his depictions of rural life in Germany.

Karl Behrend, a German philosopher and educator, lived from 1853 to 1923 and made significant contributions to the field of pedagogy.

While the surname Behrend has its roots in medieval Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and family ties.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Behrend

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

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

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