Behrendt is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Brian Behrendt (born 1991), German footballerDagmar Roth-Behrendt (born 1953), German Member of the European Parliament, lawyerGerhard Behrendt (1929–2006), German film director, puppet designerGreg Behrendt (born 1963), American stand-up comedianHolger Behrendt (born 1964), German gymnastJan Behrendt (born 1967), German lugerJutta Behrendt (born 1960), German competition rowerKerstin Behrendt (born 1967), German athleteKlaus J. Behrendt (born 1960), German actorLarissa Behrendt (born 1969), Aboriginal Australian academic and writerLars Behrendt (born 1973), German bobsledderRichard Fritz Behrendt (1908–1973), German sociologistWalter Behrendt (1914–1997), German politicianWalter Curt Behrendt (1884–1945), German-American architectWolfgang Behrendt (born 1936), German amateur boxer