Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish
Other Forms FormsO'Rourke, O'Rorke, McRoric, McRoarke, Drouke, Groarke, Grorke, Roarke, Roark, Rouark
Meaning & History
Means "descendant of Ruairc", a pre-9th-century Norse personal name. A famous bearer was child actress Heather O'Rourke (1975-1988).