Explore the Family Name Behner
The meaning of Behner
German: variant of Böhner (see Boehner).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Behner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Behner had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Behner surname was ranked 57,090th most common in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to 60,790th. This represents a rank change of -6.48%. Additionally, the number of individuals with the Behner surname decreased from 334 in 2000, to 331 in 2010, a contraction of approximately 0.9%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Behner surname per 100,000 also diminished by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #60,790 | -6.48% |
| Count | 334 | 331 | -0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Behner surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a reduction of about 5.33%, from 97.01% in 2000 to 91.84% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Behners identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 0% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races increased by 17.22%, although this still represents only a small fraction of the total at 2.11% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Behner identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 91.84% | -5.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.11% | 17.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |