Behe

Behe Meaning & Origin

About Behe
The surname Behe is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "beu," meaning "beautiful." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered beautiful or handsome. Over time, the surname Behe has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Behe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Behe: 403
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Behe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Behe is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PH
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IY1 HH IY0
🌐 IPA
/behe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Behe in Braille

Here's how to represent Behe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Behe in braille

How to sign the name Behe using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Behe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Behe in sign language

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