Behrend

Behrend Meaning & Origin

About Behrend
The surname Behrend is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Bernhard, which means "brave bear" in Old High German. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Bernhard. Over time, the name evolved into Behrend, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Behrend: 1,021
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24499
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 R EH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛrɛnd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B653

Accessibility & Communication

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