About Burk
The surname Burk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "burc" or "burk," meaning "fortress" or "castle." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked at a castle or fortress. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a fortress, such as strength or protection.
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The surname Burk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burk 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 Burk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Burk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Burk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.