About Gurke
The surname Gurke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gurke," meaning "cucumber." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who grew or sold cucumbers. The surname may have also been used as a nickname for someone with physical characteristics resembling a cucumber, such as being long and slender.
The surname Gurke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gurke 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 Gurke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gurke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gurke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.