Birch tree or from the fortress
Burk is a variant of Burke, which has two primary etymological paths. It often functions as a topographic name for someone living near a birch tree or grove, or it derives from the Middle English word 'burgh', referring to a fortified manor or town.
Less common today
Burk isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,015 in 1996.
American screenwriter
Legendary Texas rancher and cattleman
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
