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Beckmann Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a stream, a variant of Beck. It is derived from Low German Beke meaning ‘stream’ combined with -mann meaning ‘man’. Compare Bachmann.

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name denoting a baker, originating from older South German beck. It is related to West Yiddish bek and Middle High German Yiddish man (German Mann) meaning ‘man’.

This variation highlights the connection between names and occupations in the context of both German and Jewish cultures, reflecting the significance of naming conventions in identifying one's trade or geographical roots.

Both names illustrate the linguistic evolution and cultural exchanges between different communities, particularly in regions where Low German and Yiddish were spoken.

Overall, these names serve as a reminder of the intertwined histories of language and identity in shaping societal roles and personal names.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

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You can see how Beckmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beckmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Beckmann family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beckmann's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Beckmann families in 1911.

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Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Beckmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beckmann in 1951 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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