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The surname Behar was first found in Lower Saxony, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. The name derives itself from the German word for bear ("der Baer").
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Behar research. Another 123 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1703, 1792, 1798, 1872 and 1876 are included under the topic Early Behar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Behr, Bahr (northern Germany), Barr, Bar, Barre, Baer and many more.
Another 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Behar Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In France, the name Behar is the 6,098th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1