BECKMAN
Beckman
Beckman is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin that can be traced back to medieval England. The name is derived from the Old English words "beck," meaning "brook" or "stream," and "mann," meaning "man." This suggests that the name originally denoted someone who lived by a stream or brook.
The Beckman surname has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Beckmann and Bekeman. The first instances of the name's usage in records can be found in the 12th century in the Domesday Book, a survey of England and Wales completed in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror.
The Beckman surname has been associated with individuals of diverse backgrounds and professions throughout history, including farmers, tradespeople, and professionals. The name has spread to different parts of the world through migration and settlement, particularly to North America and Australia.
Variants of the Beckman surname have emerged over time, reflecting changes in spelling conventions and dialects. Genealogical research and family history studies have helped individuals with the surname Beckman to trace their lineage and ancestry.
Today, the Beckman surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and beyond, maintaining a link to the rich tapestry of British history and heritage.
There are approximately 269 people named Beckman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Beckman.
Religion of origin: Jewish
Language of origin: Hebrew
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Alan
- Alexander
- David
- Ian
- Jonathan
- Julian
- Mark
- Michael
- Norman
- Paul
- Robert
Female
- Amanda
- Caroline
- Carolyn
- Dorothy
- Helen
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Lauren
- Marisa
- Patricia
- Rita
- Sara
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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