Bech

Bech Meaning & Origin

About Bech
The surname Bech is of Danish and German origin. It is derived from the Old Norse word "bekkr" or Middle Low German word "beke," meaning "stream" or "brook." As a surname, Bech likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a stream or brook. It is a relatively common surname in Denmark and can also be found in other Germanic-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bech is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bech: 227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,908
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bech 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 Bech is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PX
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/bech*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PX', 'PK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bech in Braille

Here's how to represent Bech in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bech in braille

How to sign the name Bech using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bech using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bech in sign language

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