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

VonBehren, 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 VonBehren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VonBehren in America

VonBehren is the 36630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VonBehren surname appeared 610 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 VonBehren.

We can also compare 2010 data for VonBehren 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 VonBehren

The surname VONBEHREN has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, where the name was derived from the Germanic words "von" meaning "from" and "Behren," which was a place name referring to a small village or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VONBEHREN can be found in the parish records of the town of Meissen, located in the modern-day state of Saxony, Germany. In these records, dated around 1560, a family by the name of VONBEHREN is mentioned as landowners and prominent members of the local community.

During the 17th century, the VONBEHREN name appears in various historical documents, including tax records and property deeds. One notable individual from this period was Hans VONBEHREN (1612-1678), a wealthy merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic development of the city of Leipzig.

In the 18th century, the VONBEHREN family gained further prominence, with several members holding positions of authority within the local government and clergy. Johann VONBEHREN (1724-1802), a respected jurist and legal scholar, served as a judge in the city of Dresden and was renowned for his contributions to the development of Saxon law.

As the VONBEHREN family spread across Germany and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as VONBEHREN, VON BEHREN, and VONBEHREND. One notable bearer of this name was Karl VONBEHREN (1801-1875), a pioneering engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotives.

Another notable figure was Emma VONBEHREN (1838-1914), a renowned composer and pianist who gained recognition for her contributions to the Romantic era of classical music. Her compositions were widely performed and admired throughout Europe during the late 19th century.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the VONBEHREN name continued to be associated with individuals who achieved success in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. One such individual was Wilhelm VONBEHREN (1872-1944), a respected historian and professor at the University of Heidelberg, whose work on medieval German history was highly influential.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VonBehren

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

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

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