Summary

The surname Behnke has German origins and is derived from the Old High German word 'benke', meaning 'bench'. It is likely that this surname denoted someone who made or sold benches.
There are
5824
Behnkes in the USA
Behnke is the
5919th
most common last name in the USA

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Behnke Genealogy

OriginsExplanation of the origins of the surname Behnke.
Geographic DistributionInformation about the geographic distribution of the surname Behnke.
VariationsVariations and alternate spellings of the surname Behnke.
Migration and ImmigrationExplanation of when and where migration and immigration occurred for people with the surname Behnke, and the reasons behind it.