About Purk
The surname Purk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "burc" or "burk," meaning "fortress" or "castle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked at a fortress or castle. Over time, the surname Purk may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with these structures in some way, such as guards or servants.
The surname Purk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purk 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 Purk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Purk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Purk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.