About Burka
The surname Burka is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "burka," which means "hood" or "cloak" in Polish. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore a hooded cloak or a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or sold such garments. The surname Burka is relatively rare and is primarily found in Poland and among Polish communities around the world.
The surname Burka is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burka 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 Burka is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Burka in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Burka using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.