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Burke

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English, Irish
Pronounced Pron. BURK(English)
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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 FitzAdelm de Burgo.
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VariantsArterberry, Arterbury, Atteberry, Atterberry, Auteberry, Berry, Bourke(English)
Other Languages & CulturesBorghi(Italian) Borg(Swedish)
Entry updated November 20, 2020 ·
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