About Berken
The surname Berken is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "berk," which means "birch tree" in Dutch. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a birch tree or in a place with many birch trees. The name Berken may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a fair complexion or light-colored hair, as the bark of the birch tree is pale in color. Overall, the surname Berken is associated with nature and the birch tree in particular.
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The surname Berken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Berken based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Berken is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Berken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Berken using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.