TheNameDBBurke
TopographicMeaning
Descendant of the Normans, from the French de Burgh.
Etymology
Derived from the Norman de Burgh family who settled in Ireland after the Anglo-Norman invasion of 1169. The name became Anglicized to Burke over generations.
About the Burke Surname
Burke is a prominent Anglo-Norman surname that became thoroughly Hibernicized over centuries in Ireland. The Burkes became one of the most powerful families in medieval Ireland, particularly in Connacht.
Distribution & Frequency
Widespread throughout Ireland, with strong concentrations in Connacht, particularly County Galway.
Burke Surname Distribution
Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.
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