Bech (surname)

Bech is a surname of Danish origin.

Origin and Meaning:

The surname "Bech" is derived from the Old Danish word "bæk," meaning "stream" or "brook." It is therefore a topographic surname, originally given to people who lived near a stream or brook. It's equivalent to the English surname "Brook" or "Brooks," the German "Bach," or the Dutch "Van Beek."

Distribution:

The surname is primarily found in Denmark and other Scandinavian countries. Due to emigration, it is also present in other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Notable People with the Surname Bech:

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