About Tirk
The surname Tirk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tirkel," meaning "a small wheel or pulley." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a wheelwright or a maker of small wheels. The name Tirk may also have originated as a nickname for someone who had a small, round face or was known for their agility or speed. Overall, the surname Tirk is associated with the wheel-making trade or physical characteristics related to wheels.
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The surname Tirk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tirk based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tirk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tirk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.