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

Behringer, 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 Behringer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Behringer in America

Behringer is the 19885th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Behringer surname appeared 1,351 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 Behringer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Behringer 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 Behringer

The surname Behringer is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where the name was first recorded in the 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Behringer can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in this collection as "Behringerus," suggesting that the surname may have evolved from a personal name or a place name.

The surname Behringer is thought to be derived from the Old German word "behr," which means "bear." This could indicate that the name may have been initially given to someone who was associated with bears, either as a hunter, a keeper, or someone who had a particular affinity for these animals.

In the 14th century, the name Behringer appeared in several historical records, including the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, which documented the affairs of the Margraviate of Brandenburg. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Behringer" or "Behringher."

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Behringer was Johann Behringer, a German theologian and reformer who lived in the 16th century (1492-1561). He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was known for his advocacy of religious tolerance.

Another prominent individual with the name Behringer was Wilhelm Behringer (1619-1692), a German architect and military engineer who served under the Holy Roman Empire. He was responsible for designing and fortifying several cities and castles throughout Central Europe.

In the 18th century, Johann Gottfried Behringer (1737-1801) was a German composer and organist who made significant contributions to the development of church music in his time.

The name Behringer also appeared in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis Continuatus, a continuation of the earlier Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, which documented events in the 17th and 18th centuries. This suggests that the surname maintained a presence in the region during this period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Behringer in the United States can be traced back to Johann Michael Behringer, who immigrated to Pennsylvania from Germany in the mid-18th century (1738-1808). He established a farming community and played a role in the early settlement of the region.

Throughout history, the surname Behringer has been associated with various professions, including theologians, architects, military engineers, composers, and farmers. While the name's origins may be shrouded in speculation, its presence in historical records spanning centuries attests to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Behringer

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

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

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