BARKES
Barkes
Barkes is a British surname with its origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of Anglo-Saxon descent and is believed to have originated from the Old English word "beorc," meaning birch tree. The surname Barkes is classified as a topographic surname, which is derived from a feature of the landscape near the original bearer's home.
The distribution of the surname Barkes is primarily found in England, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Sussex. Over time, the surname has branched out to various parts of the world due to migration and settlement.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Barkes were often associated with occupations such as farmers, landowners, or woodworkers, reflecting the agricultural and natural landscapes of Britain. The name may have also been adopted based on a connection to a specific geographical location, such as a place named after a birch tree.
Today, the surname Barkes continues to be passed down through generations, preserving its historical significance and ancestral roots. Many individuals with the surname Barkes can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 380 people named Barkes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Barkes.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Bryan
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- George
- Jason
- John
- Matthew
- Oliver
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Elise
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Janet
- Jean
- Joanne
- Katherine
- Kelli
- Laura
- Louise
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Rita
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Barck
- Barcus
- Baires
- Barc
- Barcks
- Barcas
- Brakes
- Barke
- Baark
- Barakzai
- Barcess
- Barcsa
- Barcz
- Barcza
- Barczi
- Bareikis
- Barek
- Barekzai
- Bares
- Baresi
- Bargas
- Bargass
- Barges
- Bargues
- Bargus
- Barguss
- Barics
- Baricz
- Barikzai
- Bark
- Barka
- Barkas
- Barkass
- Barkel
- Barkem
- Barken
- Barker
- Barkers
- Barkess
- Barket
- Barkey
- Barki
- Barkie
- Barkis
- Barkiss
- Barkle
- Barko
- Barks
- Barku
- Barkus
- Barkuss
- Baroux
- Barracks
- Barres
- Barrocas
- Barsey
- Barsi
- Barsy
- Barycz
- Baucke
- Bauks
- Baulks
- Bawks
- Beares
- Berczi
- Bereaux
- Berecz
- Bergasse
- Berghaus
- Berghuis
- Bergs
- Bergus
- Berk
- Berke
- Berkes
- Berkis
- Berks
- Berkus
- Berquez
- Birakos
- Birck
- Biricz
- Birk
- Birke
- Birkes
- Birkey
- Birks
- Boarke
- Borcas
- Borcase
- Borck
- Borcz
- Borek
- Borgas
- Borgazzi
- Borghese
- Borghesi
- Borgos
- Borgs
- Bork
- Borke
- Borks
- Borocz
- Borquez
- Borroughes
- Bourgaise
- Bourgaize
- Bourgois
- Bourgoise
- Bourk
- Bourke
- Bracci
- Bracks
- Brackx
- Bragazzi
- Bragges
- Braggius
- Braggs
- Braux
- Breakes
- Breaks
- Brecks
- Breeks
- Bregasi
- Bregazzi
- Breggs
- Bregozzi
- Breux
- Brex
- Brggs
- Briacz
- Bricks
- Brickus
- Bricusse
- Briegoos
- Brigas
- Brigges
- Briggs
- Brighouse
- Brigs
- Brigss
- Brix
- Brixie
- Broackes
- Broakes
- Broaks
- Brocas
- Brockas
- Brockes
- Brockies
- Brockis
- Brockiss
- Brocks
- Brockus
- Brocus
- Broegas
- Brokas
- Brokes
- Broks
- Brokx
- Broocks
- Brookes
- Brooks
- Brookss
- Broux
- Brox
- Brroks
- Brucas
- Brucass
- Brucks
- Bruggs
- Brugos
- Brugues
- Bruiks
- Brux
- Bryks
- Buragas
- Burck
- Burcus
- Burgas
- Burgass
- Burgaz
- Burgazzi
- Burghes
- Burghess
- Burgos
- Burgs
- Burgss
- Burgues
- Burguess
- Burgus
- Burguss
- Burk
- Burke
- Burkes
- Burkey
- Burkie
- Burkis
- Burkiss
- Burks
- Burkus
- Burroghes
- Burroughes
- Berkey
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