Correct spelling for the English word "beekman" is [bˈiːkmən], [bˈiːkmən], [b_ˈiː_k_m_ə_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The word "Beekman" has Dutch origins and is thought to derive from the Dutch words "beek" meaning "brook" or "stream" and "man" meaning "man" or "person". In Dutch, the term "beekman" could refer to someone who lived near or worked with a brook or stream. Over time, as Dutch settlers migrated to other countries, including the United States, the surname "Beekman" was carried along with them. It has since become a relatively common surname in English-speaking regions.