Behnken Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Behnken is a spelling of the German surname Behnke. The name is generally explained as “A Low German pet form of Bernhard”.

Arms associated with the name

There is no single Behnken family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Spelling and variants

Behnken is listed among the recognised spellings of Behnke. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Behneke, Behncke and Benke.

According to the 2010 US Census, the Behnken surname had 632 bearers. It sits among the 50,000 most common last names in the country. For the full story, order the Behnken surname pack.