About Bek
The surname Bek is of Dutch and German origin. It is derived from the Middle Dutch word "beke" or the Middle High German word "bech," which means "stream" or "brook." As a surname, Bek likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a stream or brook. It could also have been an occupational name for someone who worked or lived by a watercourse.
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The surname Bek is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bek 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 Bek is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bek in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bek using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.