Explore the Family Name Behning
The meaning of Behning
1. North German: patronymic from Behn 1. 2. Altered form of North German Böhning (see Boehning). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Behning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Behning saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Behning was ranked 57,090 and had 334 occurrences. However, by 2010, the rank slipped to 62,189 while the count dropped slightly to 322, marking a 3.59% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #62,189 | -8.93% |
| Count | 334 | 322 | -3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behning
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Behning surname identified as White, making up 95.34% in 2010, which is a slight decline from 96.41% in 2000. The Hispanic representation within this surname saw an increase from 2.40% in 2000 to 2.80% in 2010. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities between the two census years, with numbers remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 95.34% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.8% | 16.67% |
| 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% |