About Burks
The surname Burks is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "burh" meaning "fortress" or "castle." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a fortress or castle, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked in or was associated with such a place. Over time, the spelling variations of the surname have included Burkes, Burk, and Bourke.
The surname Burks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burks based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Burks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Burks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.