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![Show Contents]() Bechman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
The surname Bechman was first used as a hereditary surname in the ancient German province of Westphalia. It identified its original bearer by occupation. Surnames of this type became popular in Germany after the 12th century. Bechman is a name for a baker, and it is derived from the German word beck. The family name Bechman is also a cognate of the German name Bach, which either refers to the occupation of baker or to someone who lived by a stream. Early Origins of the Bechman familyThe surname Bechman was first found in Westphalia and the duchy of Cleves, where the family contributed to the feudal communities which formed the backbone of Europe society. The family became prominent in local affairs and branched into numerous houses and branches. Many of these houses played important roles in the religious and political conflicts of their regions. Early History of the Bechman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bechman research. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1749 and 1782 are included under the topic Early Bechman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bechman Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Bechman include Bechmann, Bechman, Becman, Beckmann, Beckman, Bachmann, Bachman, Backmann, Backman, Beckermann, Beckerman, Bechermann and many more. Early Notables of the Bechman familyAnother 43 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bechman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Bechman migration to the United States | + |
After 1650, thousands of German settlers came to North America to escape the religious persecution and poverty that wracked Europe and to make the most of the opportunity to own their own land in a new country. They settled across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, and in Canada in Ontario and on the fertile plains of the prairie provinces. Among them:
Bechman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Frederick Bechman, who settled in Philadelphia in 1853
- Frank Bechman, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1853
- Francis Bechman, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1855
| Contemporary Notables of the name Bechman (post 1700) | + |
- Stuart A. Bechman, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 24th District, 2004 1
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Bechman migration to the United States 
