About Bjelke
The surname Bjelke is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "bjǫlkr," meaning "beam" or "plank." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was tall, strong, or had a sturdy build. Over time, the surname Bjelke became a hereditary family name and is now found predominantly in Norway and among Norwegian descendants around the world.
The surname Bjelke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bjelke 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 Bjelke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bjelke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bjelke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.