Bjorke

Bjorke Meaning & Origin

About Bjorke
The surname Bjorke is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "bjǫrk," meaning "birch tree." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name either lived near a birch tree or in a place with a name related to birch trees. The surname Bjorke is relatively common in Norway and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to the country's natural landscapes or forestry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bjorke: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PJRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B20620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y AO1 R K
🌐 IPA
/bjorke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PJRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bjorke in Braille

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

The name Bjorke in braille

How to sign the name Bjorke using Sign Language

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

The name Bjorke in sign language

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