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Eck is a term that appears in German-speaking contexts as both a common noun and as a proper name. In German, the word means corner, angle, or nook and is used in everyday speech and in place-naming to describe a geographic feature such as a bend in a road or a wedge-shaped parcel of land. The noun also shows up in compounds and phrases, where it can denote a corner of a building, an intersection, or a tucked-away spot.

As a surname, Eck is of German origin and has spread to other regions through migration. It has been adopted by families across Europe and in the Americas. The etymology of the surname typically ties it to residence near a corner or to a defining local feature.

Geographically, Eck occurs as a placename component in German-speaking areas. It may appear as a standalone locality in small settlements or as part of longer toponyms, reflecting the landscape rather than a formal administrative function. In historical maps and records, variants of the name may be found due to spelling changes over time.

In addition to its linguistic and geographic uses, Eck appears in cultural and scholarly contexts as a surname and a toponym. The term remains a compact example of how a simple German word can function as both a description of landform and a family identifier.