A surname that originates from the Black Forrest region of Germany. The original surname was VanBėinkampėn, before the “Van” portion of the name was sold in the late 19th century. Beinkampen, is the English spelling and the most commonly noticed today.

Anatidaephobia is defined as a pervasive, irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck. The anatidaephobic individual fears that no matter where they are or what they are doing, a duck watches.

Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.