TheNameDBQuirk
PatronymicMeaning
A surname derived from the Irish Ó Cuirc, meaning 'descendant of Cuirc' (possibly meaning 'dark' or 'murky').
Etymology
The surname derives from the Irish Gaelic Ó Cuirc, with Cuirc being a personal name of uncertain but possibly descriptive origin. The anglicization transformed the Gaelic prefix and name into the modern English form Quirk.
About the Quirk Surname
An Irish patronymic surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Cuirc clan. The name has been established in Ireland since medieval times and spread through Irish emigration.
Distribution
Primarily found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, particularly in North America.
Notable Bearers
Billy Quirk (actor), Pauline Quirke (actress)