About Bec
The surname Bec is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "bec," meaning "beak" or "bill." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a prominent beak-like feature, such as a pointed hill or a headland. It may also have been a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive nose. The surname Bec is relatively rare and can be found in various regions of France.
The surname Bec is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bec based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bec is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bec in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bec using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.