About Behr
The surname Behr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ber," meaning "bear." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived near a bear habitat or worked as a bearkeeper. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with bear-like qualities, such as strength or fierceness. Overall, the surname Behr is associated with the bear and its characteristics.
The surname Behr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Behr 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 Behr is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Behr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Behr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.