Explore the Family Name Behanna
The meaning of Behanna
Cornish: variant of Behenna, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Behanna in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Behanna has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Behanna was ranked 49,671st in terms of popularity but dropped to the 52,267th position by 2010, marking a 5.23% drop. Even though the number of people carrying this last name remained at 397 across both years, its proportion per 100,000 people declined from 0.15 to 0.13, representing a 13.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #52,267 | -5.23% |
| Count | 397 | 397 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behanna
When considering the ethnic origins of those bearing the surname Behanna, the Decennial U.S. Census shows several shifts over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 96.98% to 94.71%, while a new category emerged: those reporting two or more races, which accounted for 2.77% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity made an appearance in 2010, accounting for 1.76%. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 94.71% | -2.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |