About Behrends
The surname Behrends is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Bernhard, which means "brave bear" in Old High German. The name Behrends is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Bernhard. Over time, the name has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct surname.
The surname Behrends is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Behrends 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 Behrends is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Behrends in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Behrends using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.