Explore the Family Name Behlen
The meaning of Behlen
German: metronymic from Abele or Hebele, pet forms ofthe female personal name Elisabeth (see Elizabeth), the suffix -n being the (weak) genitive ending; thus ‘(husband or son) of Bele’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Behlen in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Behlen has experienced a slight decrease over a decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Behlen was ranked at 65,133 with 285 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 66,931 and the count increased slightly to 295. This represented a decrease in rank by 2.76% but an increase in count by 3.51%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.11 to 0.1, representing a 9.09% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #66,931 | -2.76% |
| Count | 285 | 295 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behlen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Behlen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 95.79% and 94.24% respectively, representing a decrease of 1.62%. The Hispanic population with this surname, however, saw an increase from 3.16% to 3.73%, marking an 18.04% change. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 94.24% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 3.73% | 18.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |