About the Behrend Surname
In old registers, Behrend often stands in for Behrens. The name is generally explained as βSon of Bernd (Bernhard)β.
- Other spellings include Behrends, Behrendt and Behrendts.
- Names that sound alike, such as Bernd, are easily confused in old records.
- According to the 2010 US Census, the Behrend surname had 1,021 bearers.
- Behrend is listed among the recognised spellings of Behrens.
Family crest and blazon
A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Behrend, so the heraldry linked to Behrens is a starting point, not an automatic right. For the full story, order the Behrend surname pack.