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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.

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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.

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"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)

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

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

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This message was edited 3/21/2006, 1:15 PM