BECKS
Becks
Becks is a British surname of Old Norse origin, derived from the personal name "Becc," which means "stream" or "brook." The surname is toponymic, denoting someone who lived near a stream or water source.
Origin
The name Becks can be traced back to the early medieval period in England, particularly in the northern regions where Scandinavian influence was prominent. The Norse settlers brought their language and naming conventions, which contributed to the spread of surnames like Becks.
Distribution
The Becks surname is relatively rare in Britain, with the highest concentration found in areas historically influenced by Viking settlements such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cumbria. Over time, migration patterns have also led to the dispersal of the name to other parts of the country.
Notable Bearers
- David Becks (b. 1975) - A fictional character created by the author J.K. Rowling in the Harry Potter series.
- Dr. Emily Becks (1898–1972) - An influential botanist known for her research on rare plant species in the British Isles.
Variants
Variants of the Becks surname include Beck, Beckes, and Beckson. Over the centuries, spelling variations have arisen due to linguistic changes and clerical errors in record-keeping.
References
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
- Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge, 1991.
There are approximately 188 people named Becks in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Becks.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Carl
- Christopher
- Daniel
- Darren
- David
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Ryan
- Simon
- Wendell
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Geraldine
- Janice
- Jean
- Lesley
- Linda
- Marion
- Pauline
- Rachel
- Sharon
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Baack
- Baacke
- Bac
- Baccas
- Bacci
- Baccus
- Back
- Backas
- Backe
- Backes
- Backies
- Backos
- Backous
- Backouse
- Backs
- Backus
- Backx
- Bacos
- Bacs
- Bacsa
- Bacsi
- Bacus
- Baeck
- Baecke
- Baek
- Bagas
- Bagasi
- Bagaza
- Bagci
- Baggas
- Baggis
- Baggs
- Baggus
- Bags
- Bak
- Bakas
- Bakasa
- Bakes
- Bakici
- Bakies
- Bakis
- Bakkes
- Bakoos
- Bakos
- Bakosi
- Baks
- Baksa
- Baksi
- Baksys
- Bakus
- Bakys
- Balks
- Bauks
- Baukus
- Baux
- Bawks
- Bax
- Baxa
- Baxi
- Beack
- Beak
- Beake
- Beakes
- Beaks
- Bec
- Beca
- Becce
- Becci
- Becciu
- Beck
- Becka
- Becke
- Beckes
- Beckess
- Beckey
- Beckh
- Beckie
- Beckus
- Becky
- Becs
- Becsei
- Becsi
- Becze
- Beeck
- Beecky
- Beek
- Beeke
- Beekes
- Beeks
- Begasse
- Begges
- Beggs
- Begs
- Beick
- Beiggs
- Beik
- Bek
- Beka
- Bekas
- Beke
- Bekes
- Beki
- Bekis
- Bekisz
- Bekk
- Beko
- Bekos
- Beks
- Beksa
- Bekus
- Belk
- Belke
- Belks
- Beucs
- Beukes
- Bex
- Bickici
- Bicks
- Bickus
- Bicz
- Biczo
- Biec
- Biegus
- Biek
- Bieksa
- Bigas
- Bigges
- Biggis
- Biggs
- Bigois
- Bigos
- Bigs
- Bigus
- Biguzzi
- Bikos
- Bix
- Boags
- Boakes
- Boaks
- Boax
- Bocas
- Bocci
- Boccuzzi
- Bocks
- Bockus
- Bocos
- Bocsi
- Bocus
- Bocz
- Boeckx
- Boex
- Bogas
- Bogazzi
- Boggas
- Bogges
- Boggess
- Boggis
- Boggiss
- Boggs
- Boghos
- Bogos
- Bogs
- Bogues
- Bogus
- Bogusz
- Boix
- Bokas
- Bokciu
- Bokes
- Boks
- Boksa
- Boocks
- Bookes
- Books
- Bougas
- Bougos
- Bougs
- Boux
- Bouygues
- Bowkes
- Bowkis
- Box
- Bucas
- Bucci
- Buccio
- Buckes
- Bucks
- Buckus
- Bucsa
- Bucsi
- Bugas
- Bugazzi
- Buggs
- Bughes
- Bugos
- Bugs
- Buicks
- Buiks
- Bukasa
- Bukes
- Buks
- Buksa
- Bukys
- Bux
- Buxoo
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.