TheNameDBBeck
OccupationalMeaning
A person who bakes bread or operates a bakery.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle High German 'becker' or 'beck,' referring to a baker. The term comes from the Proto-Germanic root meaning to bake or prepare food.
About the Beck Surname
Beck is a shortened form of the occupational surname Becker, indicating a professional baker. This surname was common in medieval towns where bakers held important positions in the community.
Distribution
Widespread across German-speaking regions, with concentrations in southern Germany and Austria.