Buerke

Buerke Meaning & Origin

About Buerke
The surname Buerke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "burc," meaning "castle" or "fortress." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked at a castle or fortress. Over time, variations of the name may have emerged, such as Buerk or Buerck. The surname Buerke carries a historical association with a fortified structure and reflects the ancestral occupation or residence of the individuals who bear this name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Buerke: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buerke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y UW1 R K
🌐 IPA
/buerke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Buerke in Braille

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

The name Buerke in braille

How to sign the name Buerke using Sign Language

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

The name Buerke in sign language

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