As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

A dweller by a brook or stream, or on a bec, or neck of land.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Religion of origin: Jewish

Language of origin: Hebrew

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