Bourk

Bourk Meaning & Origin

About Bourk
The surname Bourk is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "de Burca." It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is based on the name of an ancestor. The name "de Burca" translates to "son of the sea pirate" or "son of the marauder." It is believed to have originated from a prominent family in County Mayo, Ireland, and has variations such as Burke, Bourke, and de Burgh. The surname Bourk signifies a connection to this Irish family and its historical associations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bourk: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R K
🌐 IPA
/bourk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bourk in Braille

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

The name Bourk in braille

How to sign the name Bourk using Sign Language

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

The name Bourk in sign language

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