Explore the Family Name Behe
The meaning of Behe
German: variant of Böhm (see Bohm). Compare Beha.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Behe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Behe has seen a slight dip in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,567 in terms of popularity and held a count of 408 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 51,610 with a decrease of 6.27%, and the count also saw a small decline of 1.23% to 403 individuals. Meanwhile, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67%, reflecting an overall downward trend in the prevalence of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #51,610 | -6.27% |
| Count | 408 | 403 | -1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behe
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Behe surname identify as White, making up 96.81% of this group in 2000 and 94.54% in 2010, which denotes a decrease of 2.34%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races rose by 15.70% over this period, suggesting a minor increase in diversity among those carrying the Behe surname. Remarkably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was a new appearance in 2010 of individuals identifying as Black, even though the exact figure was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 94.54% | -2.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.99% | 15.7% |
| Black | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |