Explore the Family Name Behrend
The meaning of Behrend
North German: from a shortened form of the personal name Bernhard. This surname is also found in Denmark. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Erwin, Arno, Hans, Helmut, Inge, Kurt, Lisl, Siegbert.
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How common is the last name Behrend in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Behrend has seen a decrease over time. In 2000, 'Behrend' ranked 18,994 in popularity and by 2010 it had slipped further down the list to 24,499. This represents a drop in popularity of nearly 29%. Similarly, the count of people carrying the surname also decreased from 1,327 in 2000 to 1,021 in 2010, representing a decline of over 23%. The proportion of people with the Behrend surname per 100k also fell by around 29% between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,994 | #24,499 | -28.98% |
| Count | 1,327 | 1,021 | -23.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.35 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behrend
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade. The proportion of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander with the Behrend surname increased by more than 53%, from 0.45% in 2000 to 0.69% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities also rose significantly, up by over 57%. However, the number of White individuals with this surname saw a slight decrease of about 1.67% during the same period. There was an increase in the Hispanic population with this surname, while the presence of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals within this surname group remained relatively small, though the Black population did see an increase from 0 in 2000 to 0.69% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 95% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.45% | 16.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.18% | 57.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.69% | 53.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |