Borque

Borque Meaning & Origin

About Borque
The surname Borque is of French origin and is derived from the word "borc" or "bourc," meaning a fortified town or village. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived in or near a fortified settlement. The name Borque is commonly found in the French-speaking regions of France, particularly in the province of Gascony. Over time, individuals with the surname Borque may have migrated to other countries, leading to its presence in various parts of the world today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Borque: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BAGA
🔊 Soundex
B0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R K
🌐 IPA
/borque*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Borque in Braille

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

The name Borque in braille

How to sign the name Borque using Sign Language

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

The name Borque in sign language

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