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