Bourke

Bourke Meaning & Origin

About Bourke
The surname Bourke is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "de Burca." It is believed to have originated from the Norman settlers who arrived in Ireland in the 12th century. The name is associated with the town of Bourg in Aquitaine, France. The meaning of the surname Bourke is often interpreted as "dweller at the fortress" or "from the stronghold," reflecting the Norman origins and the association with fortified settlements.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bourke: 2,514
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12370
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 K
🌐 IPA
/bərk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bourke in Braille

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

The name Bourke in braille

How to sign the name Bourke using Sign Language

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

The name Bourke in sign language

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