Explore the Family Name Behle
The meaning of Behle
German: 1. habitational name from a place so named in Silesia. 2. variant of Behlen, recorded in early documentation as Bele(n).
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How common is the last name Behle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Behle has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,849th in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 67,126th. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying this surname decreased from 322 to 294 during the same period, representing an 8.7% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.12 to 0.1, marking a 16.67% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #67,126 | -14.06% |
| Count | 322 | 294 | -8.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behle
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the Behle surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.52% of all Behles, decreasing slightly to 96.94% in 2010. No individuals carrying the Behle surname self-identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Data regarding those who identify with two or more ethnic identities was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 96.94% | -0.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |