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Subject: Beck (Baker, Brook, Beak) ...
Author: Ciarda   (Authenticated as Ciarda)
Date: March 21, 2006 at 1:14:45 PM
While researching the surname Beck, I came across 3 meanings that I'm fairly certain are accurate. However, I am uncertain which language each of the meanings actually derives from.

Any one have any opinions or help? I included the meanings, as well as the languages and the possible word that the meaning derives from.


"Stream, Brook"
Bec (Old Norman French)
Beck (North German)
Beck (Swedish / Scandinavian)
Bek (Middle English)
Beke (Low German)
Bekk (Scandinavian)
Bekke (Middle English)
Bekkr (Old Norse)


"Baker"
Beck (South German)
Becke (Middle High German)
Bek (West Yiddish)


"Beak"
Bec (Old French)
Beke (Middle English)


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