At the becks or streams
Beckum is a locational surname of Germanic origin, specifically referring to a place near small streams. It is derived from the Old Low German words 'beke' meaning stream and 'hem' meaning home or settlement. While rare as a first name, it follows the modern trend of using surnames as given names.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Beckum in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
