About Orourke
The surname O'Rourke is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Ruairc, meaning "descendant of Ruairc." Ruairc is a personal name that translates to "red-haired" or "red king." The O'Rourke clan was historically associated with County Leitrim in Ireland and played a significant role in Irish history. Today, individuals with the surname O'Rourke can be found worldwide, particularly in countries with Irish diaspora communities.
The surname Orourke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Orourke 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 Orourke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Orourke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Orourke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.