Quirke
“descendant of Corc, ‘heart’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Quirke an Irish name?
Quirke is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Cuirce.
What does the surname Quirke mean?
Quirke (Irish: Ó Cuirce) means “descendant of Corc, ‘heart’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Quirke from?
The historic homeland of the Quirke name is Tipperary, Cork, Kerry. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Quirke?
Ó Cuirce. Related spellings: Quirk, O'Quirke, Querk.
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