Becher

Becher is both a Biblical name and a surname, used across Italy, the Philippines, Peru, and Tunisia in small numbers.

From its Hebrew roots, it likely comes from bekhorah meaning "birthright". As such, it relates to primogeniture in which the first-born son inherits a greater portion of his parents' wealth and to the Jewish tradition of pidyon haben, in which the first-born son is redeemed by paying five silver coins to a Kohen. It is borne by two minor Biblical figures: a son of Benjamin and a son of Ephraim.

From its German roots, it may translate more literally to "mug, goblet" or "beaker", though it may additionally be a variation of Becker meaning "baker" or "one from the brook".

Pronounced BEK-er.