About Behera
The surname Behera is primarily found in the Indian state of Odisha and is commonly associated with the Khandayat community. The name Behera is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhara," meaning "to bear" or "to carry." It is believed that the surname Behera was traditionally given to individuals who held positions of responsibility or authority, such as village headmen or administrators. Over time, the surname Behera has become a prominent and widespread surname among various communities in Odisha, representing a diverse range of occupations and social backgrounds.
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The surname Behera is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Behera 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 Behera is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Behera in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Behera using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.