Explore the Family Name Behl
The meaning of Behl
1. German: habitational name from a place in Holstein named Behl. 2. Altered form of German Böhl (see Boehl and Boehle). 3. Indian: variant of Bahl. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Ajay, Swadesh, Aditya, Anil, Ashok, Dev, Nikhil, Pradeep, Rajesh, Ramesh, Sanjay, Santosh.
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How common is the last name Behl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Behl has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Behl was ranked 22,999th in terms of popularity among surnames, while in 2010, it moved up to the 22,481st position, indicating a growth rate of 2.25%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1038 in 2000 to 1144 in 2010, registering an increase of 10.21%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people improved slightly from 0.38 to 0.39 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,999 | #22,481 | 2.25% |
| Count | 1,038 | 1,144 | 10.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.39 | 2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behl
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Behl population between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw the most significant growth, rising from 10.12% in 2000 to 18.44% in 2010, a change of 82.21%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races showed slight improvement, increasing from 2.41% to 2.45%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White reduced from 83.43% to 75.35%. Hispanic representation saw a rise of 26.59%, moving from 1.73% to 2.19%. The percentages of those identifying as Black and as American Indian and Alaskan Native were reportedly zero in 2010, showing either no presence or suppressed data for these categories for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.43% | 75.35% | -9.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.12% | 18.44% | 82.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 2.45% | 1.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.19% | 26.59% |
| Black | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0% | 0% |