About the Behrend Surname

In old registers, Behrend often stands in for Behrens. The name is generally explained as “Son of Bernd (Bernhard)”.

• 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.