Behrens is a surname of Germanic origin. Notable people with the surname include:
Alice Behrens, British Girl GuideHeidi Behrens-Benedict, American politicianHerbert Behrens (born c. 1929), American tennis playerHildegard Behrens (1937 – 2009), German opera singerHoward Behrens (born 1933), American artistHowie Behrens, member of rock band PushmonkeyIsidor Behrens (1868 – 1951), Swedish sport club founderKlaus Behrens (born 1941), German Olympic rowerKurt Behrens (1884 – 1928), German Olympic diverLeffmann Behrends (c. 1630 – 1714), Hanoverian financierPaul Behrens (1893 – 1984), German clockmakerPeter Behrens (1868 – 1940), German architectPeter Behrens (musician) (1947 – 2016), German musician, actor and clownSam Behrens (born 1950), American actorW. W. Behrens, Jr. (1922 – 1966), American naval officer and oceanographer