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Burke


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Origin Of The Surname Burke

Meaning Of The Surname Burke

Fortress

Interesting Facts About Burke

There are various different spelling options for this family name such as Burgh, Burk and Bourke. The name was given on a topographical basis to people who resided by or owned a fortress on a hill. It is thought the name derives from the Old English word ‘burh’. The first recording of this name is in the Doomsday Book of 1086.

Burke Statistics

Burke is the number 183 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 43,670 share the surname Burke in the UK.

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