Explore the Family Name Behen
The meaning of Behen
Irish: from Ó Beachain or Ó Beathain, see Behan.
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How common is the last name Behen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Behen has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 61,207th in terms of its prevalence in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to the 70,645th spot, indicating a drop in popularity by approximately 15.42%. The count of the surname also decreased from 307 to 277 during the same time period, marking a reduction of nearly 9.77%. The proportion of the surname Behen per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.11 to 0.09, a decrease of around 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #70,645 | -15.42% |
| Count | 307 | 277 | -9.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behen
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity linked with the surname Behen. In 2000, 1.63% of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 5.21% to 3.61%, marking a 30.71% change. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as white increased from 90.23% in 2000 to 92.42% in 2010, indicating a 2.43% change. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.63% to 2.17%, which is a growth of 33.13%. No individuals with the Behen surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.23% | 92.42% | 2.43% |
| Two or More Races | 5.21% | 3.61% | -30.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.17% | 33.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |