BIRAK
Birak
The British surname Birak is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "birak," meaning ‘emigrant’ or ‘colonist’. The surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom but can be traced back to individuals of Polish descent who settled in the country.
The Birak family name may have been brought to the UK by Polish immigrants seeking employment opportunities or fleeing political turmoil in their home country. As with many surnames of foreign origin, the pronunciation and spelling of Birak may have been anglicised over time to better suit the English language.
While not widely recognised, the surname Birak carries a sense of history and migration, reflecting the journey of Polish settlers who made their way to the shores of Britain. Today, individuals bearing the surname Birak may have diverse backgrounds and stories, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 56 people named Birak in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Birak.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Sikh
Language of origin: Punjabi
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amarjit
- Gurdeep
- Jasvinder
- Manjit
- Sukhbir
Female
- Sharanjit
- Sharnjit
Similar and related surnames
- Barac
- Baraca
- Barack
- Barak
- Baraka
- Barake
- Baraki
- Baraku
- Baraky
- Barka
- Barrack
- Barracks
- Barrak
- Barrek
- Barrick
- Baureek
- Bawak
- Bayrak
- Beirakji
- Berack
- Berak
- Beraki
- Berek
- Biera
- Bierca
- Bira
- Birago
- Birakos
- Biras
- Birca
- Birck
- Birecki
- Birek
- Birk
- Birke
- Borak
- Borakis
- Borg
- Borrack
- Bourke
- Brack
- Bragg
- Break
- Brigg
- Brook
- Brooke
- Burack
- Burak
- Burek
- Buriak
- Burrack
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.