Type Surname (from location)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɛk/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Middle English bekke (from Old Norse), Low German beke or Old Norse bekkr all meaning "stream".

Related Names

VariantsBecket, Beckett(English) Becke(German)
Other Languages & CulturesVan Beek, Van der Beek(Dutch)
Given Name DescendantBeck(English)
Same SpellingBeck 2, Beck 3, Beck 4

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Entry updated April 23, 2024