About Goerke
The surname Goerke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gör(e)ke," meaning "crane." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or imitated the characteristics of a crane, such as being tall, graceful, or having a long neck. The surname Goerke is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.
The surname Goerke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goerke 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 Goerke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Goerke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goerke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.