Behan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Behan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Behan family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 9
Dock Labourer 4
Labourer 2
Cotton Yarn Gasser 2
Laundress 2
Governess 1
Pensioner 1
Baker 1
Cabinet At Chemical Work 1
Chemical Labourer 1
Labourer At Boles Manufacturer 1
Mason Labourer 1
Milliner 1
Sailor 1
Fruit Seller 1
Groom 1
House Servant 1
Private 41 Regiment 1
Bobin Winder 1
Labourer In Field 1
Worsted Weaver 1

Behan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bohn 60% 842
2 Bohen 60% 634
3 Behan 100% 470
4 Bohan 80% 461
5 Beahan 83% 161
6 Behn 80% 131

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The surname Behan is the 3rd most popular variant of Bohn.

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