Beckmann

The name Beckmann is a surname of German origin. It is a topographic name denoting a resident by a stream ("Bach") or brook, combined with "Mann" meaning man. Therefore, Beckmann translates roughly to "man by the brook" or "brook man."

The surname is relatively common in Germany and can also be found in other countries with significant German diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. Variations in spelling may include Beckman, Bäckmann, and possibly others depending on regional dialect and historical transcription.

Notable people with the surname Beckmann include:

• Max Beckmann (1884-1950), a German painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, and writer. He is classified as both an Expressionist and New Objectivity artist.

• Johann Christoph Beckmann (1641–1717), a German scholar, historian and theologian.

• Several other individuals across various fields.

The name might also be associated with geographical locations named after families with the surname. Further research into genealogical records, historical documents, and regional variations is recommended for more specific information related to a particular family bearing the name Beckmann.