Explore the Family Name Behre
The meaning of Behre
German: variant of Baer ‘bear’. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenther.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Behre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Behre saw a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 71,372nd to 73,911th. This represents a change of -3.56. However, during the same period, the actual count of individuals with the Behre surname increased by 2.75%, from 255 to 262. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #73,911 | -3.56% |
| Count | 255 | 262 | 2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behre
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Behre surname identified as White, with an increase from 92.94% in 2000 to 93.13% in 2010. During this time, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 2.35% to 4.20%. Individuals who identified as being of two or more races decreased, going from 3.53% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.94% | 93.13% | 0.2% |
| Black | 2.35% | 4.2% | 78.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |