Bekker was first ever mentioned in the Torah in the form of the clan of the Bekkerrites. The addition of '-rite' to a surname indicates plural or a group of people. The original ancestor to South African Bekker's left Prussia in 1644 from Königsberg. A Bekker husband and wife were sent to their deaths from Trompsø, Norway to the concentration camps, WWII. Bekker is also

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occupational surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name, ...

, ''bekker'' is a regional form of Dutch ''bakker'' ("baker"). Notable people with the surname include: *

Amore Bekker Hetta Amor (Amore) Bekker (born 11 February 1965) is a South African radio personality, author, MC and columnist. She was the host of ''Tjailatyd'', an Afrikaans radio show broadcast by Radio Sonder Grense (R.S.G.)Andries Bekker Andries Bekker (born 5 December 1983 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a South African rugby union player for the Springbok rugby team as well as Kobelco Steelers in the Japanese Top League. Playing career Bekker made his South African debut in 2 ...

(born 1983), South African rugby player *

Andriëtte Bekker Andriëtte Bekker (born 1958) is a South Africa, South African mathematical statistician. She is a professor at the University of Pretoria, and head of the statistics department at the university. Education Bekker earned her Ph.D. in 1990 at the ...

(born 1958), South African statistician *

August Immanuel Bekker August Immanuel Bekker (21 May 17857 June 1871) was a German philologist and critic. Biography Born in Berlin, Bekker completed his classical education at the University of Halle under Friedrich August Wolf, who considered him as his most promis ...

(1785–1871), German philologist and critic *

Balthasar Bekker Balthasar Bekker (20 March 1634 – 11 June 1698) was a Dutch minister and author of philosophical and theological works. Opposing superstition, he was a key figure in the end of the witchcraft persecutions in early modern Europe. His best kno ...

(1634–1698), Dutch divine and author of philosophical and theological works *

Byron Bekker Byron Anthony Bekker (born 2 July 1987, in Johannesburg) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from South Africa, who rode in the British Premier League. Career Bekker started his British racing career in 2005 with Newcastle Gems where he rod ...

(born 1987), South African speedway rider * Carel N Bekker (born 1983),South African Karate Champion, Conservationist and Engineering Technician *

Clarence Bekker CB Milton, aka Clarence Bekker (born Clarence Becker Milton, 11 April 1968, in Suriname), is a Dutch electronic music vocalist, who became known in the early 1990s. He is best known for the singles " It's a Loving Thing", "Send Me an Angel" and ...

(born 1968), Dutch Eurodance singer known as CB Milton *

Christiaan Bekker Christiaan is a Dutch, Flemish and Afrikaans male given name. An archaic spelling of the name was Christiaen with "ae" to indicate the long sound "a". People with the name include: *Christiaan van Adrichem (1533–1585), Dutch Catholic priest and ...

(born 1961), International artist * Christopher Bekker (born 1964), South African born musician based in Australia *

Daniel Bekker Daniel "Daan" Wepener Bekker (9 February 1932 – 22 October 2009) was a South African boxing, boxer, who won the bronze medal in the Heavyweight division (+ 91 kg) at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. Four years later in Ro ...

(1932–2009), South African Springbox Heavyweight, Common Wealth Champion and Silver Olympic medalist. * Elizabeth Bekker (1738–1804), Dutch writer known by her married name Betje Wolff * Ernst Immanuel Bekker (1827–1918), German jurist and professor * Hendrik Bekker (1661–1722), Dutch Governor of Ceylon *

Hennie Bekker Hennie Bekker (born 1934) is a Juno award, Juno-nominated, Zambian-born composer, arrangement, arranger, Record producer, producer and keyboardist based in Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His work includes jazz fusion, film score, film scoring ...

(born 1934), Zambian-born musician and composer based in Canada * Jaap Bekker Springbok Rugby Prop * Jaco Bekker (born 1983), South African rugby player * Jan Bekker Teerlink (1759–1832), Dutch plant/seed collector and winemaker, nephew of Betje Wolff *

Kees Bekker Kees Bekker (26 January 1883 – 28 December 1964) was a Dutch international footballer who earned six caps for the national side between 1906 and 1908. Club career Bekker scored 82 goals in 150 matches for HBS Craeyenhout, where we has made hon ...

(1883–1964), Dutch footballer *

Kyle Bekker Kyle Edward Bekker (born September 2, 1990) is a Canadian professional soccer midfielder, and team captain, for Forge FC. Club career Youth Bekker was born in Oakville, Ontario and began his youth soccer career with the Oakville Blue Stars, ...

(born 1990), Canadian soccer player *

Marthinus Bekker Vice Admiral Marthinus Bekker (born 1933) was a former South African Navy officer, who served as Chief of the SADF Staff. Naval career He joined the Navy in 1957 and served on the before being transferred to England to join the shipbuilding ...

(born 1980), Inventor and medical engineer * Martiens Bekker (born 1933) Springbok Rugby Prop * Martiens Bekker (born 1967) International Sculptor. *

Martynas Švėgžda von Bekker Martynas Švėgžda von Bekker (born 1967) is a Lithuanian violinist and musical educator. Life Švėgžda von Bekker started taking violin classes at the age of five from his grandmother E. Strazdas-Bekerienė, student of Leopold von Auer, J ...

(b. 1967), Lithuanian violinist *

Matthew F. Bekker Matthew F. Bekker is an environmental geographer and dendrochronologist. He is a professor of geography at Brigham Young University (BYU). Bekker has a bachelor's degree from BYU, a master's degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. ...

, American environmental geographer and dendrochronologist * Mieczysław G. Bekker (1905–1989), Polish engineer and scientist *

Myfanwy Bekker Myfanwy Bekker-Balajadia is a South African artist and art teacher. Her work is shown in galleries and showrooms throughout the world. She is collected by private and corporate entities, and continues to produce, both for private commissions and ...

, South African artist and art teacher *

Oliver Bekker Oliver Bekker (born 11 December 1984) is a South African professional golfer. Professional career Bekker plays on the Sunshine Tour where he has won seven times. He won the 2011 Northern Cape Classic, the 2012 Dimension Data Pro-Am, the 2013 T ...

(born 1984), South African golf player *

Paul Bekker Max Paul Eugen Bekker (11 September 1882 – 7 March 1937) was a German music critic and author. Described as having "brilliant style and ..extensive theoretical and practical knowledge," Bekker was chief music critic for both the '' Frankfu ...

(1882–1937), German music critic ;De Bekker * Piet de Bekker (1921–2013), Dutch politician * (born 1939), Dutch bishop of Paramaribo ;Bekkers *

Dennis Bekkers Dennis Bekkers (born 29 November 1980 in Den Bosch) is a taekwondo practitioner from the Netherlands.

(born 1980), Dutch taekwondo practitioner * Wilhelmus Bekkers (1890–1957), Dutch tug of war competitor

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