About Moerke
The surname Moerke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "morke," meaning "dark" or "gloomy." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone with a dark or somber complexion or someone who had a melancholic or introverted personality. The surname Moerke may also have been a nickname for someone who lived in a dark or shaded area.
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The surname Moerke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moerke 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 Moerke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Moerke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Moerke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.