Behrent History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Behrent family

The surname Behrent was first found in Saxony, where the family became noted for its numerous branches within the region. Many houses acquired a status and influence which rivaled that of the landed aristocracy. Some branches were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they distinguished themselves through their contributions to the social, political, and economic developments of their regions. The most ancient branches can be traced back to Pomerania and the regions on the North and Baltic Seas, from where they moved south into the Mark region and Saxony. "Berndes" was the original form of the name, and ancient chronicles of the city Greifswald first mention one "Henrik Berndes" in the year 1387.

Early History of the Behrent family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Behrent research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1792 is included under the topic Early Behrent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Behrent Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Behrent, Behrente, Behrentes, Behren, Behrens, Berent, Berend, Berends, Berents, Behrend and many more.

Early Notables of the Behrent family

Johann Otto Behrent, who was a distinguished lieutenant in the Saxon army and was ennobled for his outstanding loyalty in 1792

Behrent migration to the United States +

Behrent Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

F. F. C. Behrent, who settled in America in 1783

Behrent Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Julius Behrent, aged 27, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Orient"
Marg Behrent, aged 4, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Victor" in 1846 1
Heines Behrent, aged 9, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Victor" in 1846 1
Ernst Behrent, aged 46, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Talbot" in 1846 1
Heines Behrent, aged 36, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Victor" in 1846 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Behrent (post 1700) +

Genevieve "Gen" Behrent (b. 1990), birth name of Gen Macky, New Zealand rower who competed in the 2016 Olympic Games winning silver
John David Behrent (1938-2024), New Zealand cricketer who played from 1959-1968

Sources +

Ellis Island Passenger Search (Retrieved 24th October 2022).https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/