Behn

Behn Meaning & Origin

About Behn
The surname Behn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "behn," meaning "bone." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a strong or sturdy physique. The surname Behn may have also been used to denote someone who worked with bones, such as a butcher or a bone collector. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, including Behne, Behnen, and Behner.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Behn: 1,269
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,806
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Behn 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 Behn is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/bɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Behn in Braille

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

The name Behn in braille

How to sign the name Behn using Sign Language

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

The name Behn in sign language

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