Bourke

A topographical surname from Anglo-Norman for someone who lived in a fortified place.

Proper noun

  1. A topographical surname from Anglo-Norman for someone who lived in a fortified place.
  2. A town and local government area (Bourke Shire) in north-west New South Wales, Australia, named after Sir Richard Bourke.

Origin

From an Anglo-Norman pronunciation of burgh.

Forms

Bourkes de Burgh Burgh Burke Burgo de Burgo de Búrca

Derived

back o' Bourke North Bourke

Noun

  1. Short for Bourke's parrot.

Forms

Bourkes