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Type Surname
Usage Dutch, German
Pronounced Pron. /ˈzɪrk.seː/(Dutch) /ˈtsɪrk.zeː/(German)  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsZirkel, Zirkl, Zierikzee

Meaning & History

Could be potentially related to the German surname Zirkel or Zirkl. Another theory says that it has its historical roots in the Netherlands, particularly in the region of Zeeland, where it is believed to have originated. The name is thought to derive from a geographical feature, possibly linked to the Dutch word zee, meaning "sea", indicating a connection to coastal or maritime activities. The zirk part of this name isn't exactly clear, it could be a variation or corruption of a place name or a family name of Germanic origin. A likely connection is with the Dutch town of Zierikzee, which is located in the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands. Over time, names can be phonetically altered or adapted due to migration, dialects, or transcription errors, so Zirkzee could very well be a variant of Zierikzee, and thus the surname might originally mean "from Zierikzee" or "of Zierikzee."
Added 4/18/2025 by THB13