Explore the Family Name Behrmann
The meaning of Behrmann
1. North German: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Behrend. Compare Bermann. 2. North German: variant of Biermann. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Berman. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Heinz, Otto, Aloys, Eckhard, Ernst, Frieda.
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How common is the last name Behrmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Behrmann has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 25,199th in terms of prevalence, with a total count of 923 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had risen slightly to 25,020, and the count increased by 7.58% to reach 993 individuals. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals with the surname Behrmann per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,199 | #25,020 | 0.71% |
| Count | 923 | 993 | 7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behrmann
In terms of ethnic identity, the Behrmann surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 92.85% of those bearing the surname identified as White, a number that dipped slightly to 92.55% by 2010. The second largest group identified as Black, making up 3.90% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 4.03% in 2010. The proportions of individuals identifying as Hispanic and of two or more races both saw decreases over the decade, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw new representation in 2010. No individuals bearing the Behrmann surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.85% | 92.55% | -0.32% |
| Black | 3.9% | 4.03% | 3.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 1.81% | -12.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.81% | -25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |