Explore the Family Name Behun
The meaning of Behun
1. Slovak (Behúň) and Rusyn (from Slovakia; also Behún): nickname from Slovak behúň (Rusyn bihun) ‘fast runner’. 2. Irish: from Ó Beachain or Ó Beathain, see Behan. This form of the surname is almost extinct in Britain.
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How common is the last name Behun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Behun has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Behun ranked 70,679 in terms of popularity and had a count of 258, which represented about 0.1 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 91,221 and the count reduced to 202, indicating a decrease of approximately 29.06% in rank and around 21.71% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 30% to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #91,221 | -29.06% |
| Count | 258 | 202 | -21.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behun
The ethnicity associated with the surname Behun, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 99% of those with this surname identified as White, whereas by 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 97.52%, showing a small change of -1.49%. There were no recorded instances of the Behun surname among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either census year. Similarly, there were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.52% | -1.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |