Behner

Behner Meaning & Origin

About Behner
The surname Behner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "beinære," meaning "bone." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with bones, such as a bone carver or a butcher. Over time, the surname Behner may have been adopted by various individuals and their descendants, leading to its presence today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Behner: 331
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,790
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Behner in Braille

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

The name Behner in braille

How to sign the name Behner using Sign Language

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

The name Behner in sign language

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