LARKE
Larke
The surname Larke is of English origin and is classified as a habitational name for someone from Lark in Suffolk or Larkhall in Lanarkshire. The name may also derive from the Old English word 'lawrence' meaning 'a man from Laurentium', a town in Italy.
The first recorded instance of the surname Larke dates back to the 12th century in the Domesday Book. Throughout history, individuals with the surname Larke have been noted for their various contributions in fields such as literature, art, and science.
Notable individuals with the surname Larke include the renowned poet and playwright, William Larke, who was a prominent figure during the Elizabethan era. Additionally, Emily Larke was a trailblazing scientist known for her work in genetics during the early 20th century.
The Larke family crest features elements such as a lark bird and a laurel wreath, symbolising qualities like creativity, freedom, and victory. The motto Esse Quam Videri (To be, rather than to seem) reflects the family's values of sincerity and authenticity.
In modern times, individuals bearing the surname Larke can be found across the United Kingdom and other parts of the world, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the family's heritage.
Typical given names associated with the Larke surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- James
- Jason
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Roger
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Karen
- Katherine
- Linda
- Margery
- Michelle
- Millie
- Nicolette
- Samantha
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Lark
- Larck
- Lares
- Lare
- Laire
- Lar
- Larek
- Larka
- Laires
- Laraki
- Laraque
- Larce
- Larcey
- Laresy
- Larez
- Larg
- Large
- Largo
- Largue
- Larice
- Larick
- Larigo
- Lariko
- Larken
- Larkens
- Larker
- Larkey
- Larki
- Larkie
- Larko
- Larks
- Laroc
- Larock
- Larocque
- Laroque
- Larque
- Larre
- Larrick
- Larroque
- Larroucau
- Larsey
- Lauck
- Lauk
- Lauks
- Laure
- Lawrick
- Leark
- Lerego
- Lerick
- Lerigo
- Lerke
- Lerrigo
- Lirock
- Llorca
- Loerke
- Lohrke
- Lorca
- Lorec
- Lorek
- Lorick
- Loriggio
- Lork
- Lorke
- Lorrick
- Luarca
- Lurk
- Lurock
- Larkai
- Larkou
- Lurc
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 664 people named Larke in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Larke.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Larke
- Alex Larke -
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.