Birks

Birks Meaning & Origin

About Birks
The surname Birks is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "birki," meaning "birch tree." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a birch tree or a birch wood. The name may also have been used to describe someone who lived near a place with a name containing "birch" or "birks." Over time, the surname Birks has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Birks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Birks: 1,239
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21184
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Birks 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 Birks is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRKS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 K S
🌐 IPA
/bərks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Birks in Braille

Here's how to represent Birks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Birks in braille

How to sign the name Birks using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Birks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Birks in sign language

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