About Forke
The surname Forke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorke," meaning "pitchfork." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used pitchforks. The name may have been given to individuals who worked in agriculture or had some association with farming tools. Over time, the surname Forke has evolved and spread to different regions, becoming a relatively uncommon surname today.
The surname Forke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forke 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 Forke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Forke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.