Explore the Family Name Behne
The meaning of Behne
North German: variant of Behn 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Behne in the United States?
The surname Behne has seen a slight shift in its popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it held a rank of 31,848 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to a rank of 32,123, marking a decrease of 0.86%. However, the actual count of people with the Behne surname increased from 685 in 2000 to 718 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.82%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010, showing a decline of 4%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,848 | #32,123 | -0.86% |
| Count | 685 | 718 | 4.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behne
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes over time. In 2000, individuals with the surname Behne were primarily identified as White (94.60%), and this remained largely consistent in 2010 (93.87%), although there was a slight decrease of 0.77%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.61% in 2000 to 3.34% in 2010, a jump of 107.45%. There were small percentages identifying as two or more races in both years, with a decrease from 2.04% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but there was a small percentage (0.97%) that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 93.87% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 3.34% | 107.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 1.39% | -31.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Black | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |