ROUKE
Rouke
Rouke is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name O'Ruairc, meaning "descendant of Ruarc." The name originates from the medieval clan O'Rourke, based around modern-day County Leitrim in Ireland.
The O'Rourke clan was an influential Gaelic family in medieval Ireland, known for their military prowess and leadership. They ruled the kingdom of Breifne in what is now County Leitrim and parts of County Cavan.
Over time, members of the O'Rourke clan migrated to England and Scotland, where the name evolved into Rouke. The surname Rouke is primarily found in the United Kingdom, especially in regions with historical connections to Ireland.
Today, individuals with the surname Rouke can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the English-speaking world. It is a name that carries a sense of Irish heritage and history, linking modern-day bearers to the noble lineage of the O'Rourke clan.
There are approximately 45 people named Rouke in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Rouke.
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