Explore the Family Name Behnen
The meaning of Behnen
German: probably a variant of Behn 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Behnen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Behnen had a slight decrease in rank from 66,476 in 2000 to 69,170 in 2010, indicating a reduction in popularity by approximately 4.05%. However, the count of people with the Behnen surname increased slightly from 278 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, marking a 2.16% increase. The proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.1 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #69,170 | -4.05% |
| Count | 278 | 284 | 2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behnen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Behnen surname identified as White, making up 98.20% in 2000 and falling slightly to 94.37% in 2010. There was a small rise in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing to 4.23% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. No individuals with the Behnen surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either the 2000 or 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 94.37% | -3.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.23% | 0% |
| 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% |