Behre

Behre is a surname of German origin and is occasionally used as a component in German toponymy. The name appears in historical records dating to the Middle Ages and is typically treated as either patronymic, derived from an ancestral given name such as Behr or Berh, or toponymic, referring to a locality associated with a family.

Today, Behre is most commonly found in Germany, with smaller concentrations in other countries that have German-speaking communities, including the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe. The spelling of the name has variant forms shaped by dialectal differences and transliteration, such as Behr(e) and other closely related forms. Over time, migration and intermarriage have contributed to a broader modern distribution, sometimes accompanied by changes in pronunciation.

In contemporary contexts, individuals with the surname Behre participate across a wide range of professions, including science, engineering, education, the arts, and business. As with many German surnames, bearers of Behre may originate from different regions and need not share a single extended genealogical line.

See also: Behr, Behrens, Behringer.