About Gorke
The surname Gorke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gork," meaning "sharp" or "keen." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed sharp or keen qualities, such as intelligence or wit. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a sharp or pointed geographical feature.
The surname Gorke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gorke 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 Gorke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gorke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gorke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.