Explore the Family Name Behringer
The meaning of Behringer
German: 1. habitational name for someone from either of two places called Behringen in Lower Saxony and Thuringia, or from Böhringen in Württemberg. Compare Boehringer. 2. patronymic from Bering, Berning, or some other personal name with the ancient Germanic element bero ‘bear’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Berthold, Dieter, Friedrich, Guenther, Leonhard, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Behringer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Behringer" has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Behringer was the 20,191st most popular surname, and by 2010 it had risen slightly to become the 19,885th most common name in the United States. That marks an improvement of about 1.52%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased during this decade, with a growth rate of 10.11%: there were 1,227 individuals named Behringer in 2000, which increased to 1,351 by 2010. The proportion of Behringers per 100,000 people in the U.S. also rose, albeit minimally, from 0.45 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,191 | #19,885 | 1.52% |
| Count | 1,227 | 1,351 | 10.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.46 | 2.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behringer
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the last name Behringer are overwhelmingly identified as White. In 2000, 96.58% of Behringers reported being White, though this percentage experienced a marginal decrease by 2010 to 94.74%. A small but notable increase was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups. The percentage of Behringers who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.49% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic went up from 1.55% to 2.22% over the same period. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native Behringers remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 94.74% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.22% | 43.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.33% | 25.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 1.04% | 112.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |