Burke

Type Surname (from location)
Usage English, Irish
Pronounced Pron. BURK(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Derived from Middle English burgh meaning "fortress, fortification, castle". It was brought to Ireland in the 12th century by the Norman invader William de Burgh.

Related Names

VariantsArterberry, Arterbury, Atteberry, Atterberry, Auteberry, Berry, Bourke, Burgess(English)
Other Languages & CulturesBorghi(Italian) Borg(Swedish)

Categories

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Entry updated December 7, 2022