Explore the Family Name Behmer
The meaning of Behmer
German: variant of Boehmer. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Behmer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Behmer has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,526th most common surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 61,123rd position, marking an 8.13% decrease in rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 338 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, a change of -2.66%. The proportion of Behmer per 100,000 people decreased by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #61,123 | -8.13% |
| Count | 338 | 329 | -2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behmer
The Decennial U.S. Census data further reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Behmer between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of those with the Behmer surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 97.04% in 2000 to 93.62% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.37% to 3.95%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either year. However, there was a new presence in 2010 of individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.82% of those with the Behmer surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 93.62% | -3.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.95% | 66.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |