BELK
Belk
Belk is a surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Old English word "belca," meaning "little sword," or from the Old Norse word "belgr," meaning "bag." The surname is thought to have originally been a nickname for someone who carried a sword or a bag.
The Belk family name is most commonly found in the northern regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire. The surname has also spread to other English-speaking countries such as the United States, where it is most prevalent in the southern states.
Individuals bearing the surname Belk have made notable contributions in various fields, including business, academia, and the arts. The name continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the heritage and legacy of the Belk family.
There are approximately 566 people named Belk in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Belk.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Derek
- Geoffrey
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stuart
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Barbara
- Betty
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nina
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Wendy
- Zarina
Similar and related surnames
- Belke
- Balk
- Balke
- Beck
- Beak
- Baek
- Becke
- Balko
- Balka
- Beakes
- Bec
- Bak
- Bahlke
- Balks
- Baeck
- Beake
- Blek
- Bel
- Bela
- Belka
- Belko
- Beack
- Beaks
- Becks
- Beeck
- Beek
- Beeke
- Beeks
- Beick
- Beik
- Bek
- Beke
- Bekes
- Bekk
- Beks
- Belkey
- Belks
- Belkus
- Biek
- Bielka
- Baecke
- Balkee
- Balkie
- Beckes
- Beekes
- Beka
- Beki
- Beko
- Belkas
- Belkhu
- Bex
- Balck
- Black
- Blackie
- Blagg
- Blaikie
- Blake
- Bligh
- Bluck
- Bullock
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.