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Beckum
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English
Proper noun
s
en.
Statistics
According to the 2010 United States Census, Beckum is the 29661st most common surname in the United States, belonging to 794 individuals. Beckum is most common among White (64.86%) and Black/African American (29.09%) individuals.
Dutch
Etymology
First attested as beckem in 1268. Potentially a compound of dum beke brook, stream and nl heem home, settlement. Compare de Beckum.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈbɛ.kʏm/
nl Bec kum
Proper noun
n
nl village mun/Hengelo p/Overijssel c/Netherlands
Derived terms
nl Beckumer
nl Beckums
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