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
• Gerardus Beekman (1653–1723), colonial governor of the Province of New York
• James William Beekman (1815–1877), New York City landowner
• Josh Beekman (born 1983), American football player
• Thomas Beekman, 19th century U.S. Representative from New York
• Vladimir Beekman (1929–2009), Estonian writer, poet and translator
• Yolande Beekman (1911–1944), heroine of WW II
• Beekman Winthrop (1874–1940), Governor of Puerto Rico

Places and buildings

• Beekman, New York, named after Henry Beekman
• Beekman Place (Manhattan)
• The Beekman, skyscraper designed by Gehry (under construction, 2009), New York
• Beekman (Panhellenic) Tower, skyscraper designed by John Mead Howels (constructed 1927-29), New York
• Beekman Downtown Hospital

Organizations

• Beekman Fire District, a volunteer firefighting organization in southern Dutchess County

See also

• Chris Klein-Beekman (1971-2003), Canadian aid worker

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