Beekman

Beekman

Beekman is a Dutch surname, most common in Gelderland. It is a toponym, literally translating to "creek man". It may refer to:

People

* Allan Beekman (1913-2001), American writer
* Augustus A. Beekman, New York City fire commissioner
* James William Beekman (1815-1877), New York City landowner
* Josh Beekman (*1983), American football player
* Marcel Beekman (*1969), Dutch tenor
* Thomas Beekman, 19th century U.S. Representative from New York
* Vladimir Beekman (*1929), Estonian writer
* Yolande Beekman (1911-1944), heroine of WW II
* Beekman Winthrop (1874-1940), Governor of Puerto Rico

Places

* Beekman, New York, named after Henry Beekman
* Beekman Place (Manhattan) and Beekman Place Tower (under construction)
* Beekman Hill in New York City, with Beekman Tower
* Beekman Downtown Hospital

Related names

* Chris Klein-Beekman (1971-2003), Canadian aid worker
* Beekmans
* Beekmann

ource

* [http://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nfd/detail_naam.php?naam=Beekman Dutch surname database entry on Beekman]


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