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Where did the Irish Burke family come from? What is the Irish Burke family crest and coat of arms? When did the Burke family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Burke family history?

The surname is one of the Anglo-Norman names that came to Ireland in the 12th century. The surname Burke is derived from the Old English word "burh," which is derived from the Old German word "burg," the common Germanic word for a fortification. It seems likely that the first family to bear this surname would have lived in or near a prehistoric fort situated on a hill. In the Norman fashion, surnames created from place names or geographic locations were prefixed by "de," which means "from" in French.

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Medieval scribes and church officials spelled the names as they sounded, so a name was often spelled many different ways during the lifetime of a single person. The investigation of the origin of the name Burke revealed many spelling variations including de Burgh, Burke, Bourke, Burk, Bourk, Gillick and many more.

First found in County Galway, where they had been granted lands by Strongbow, the Earl of Pembroke, for their assistance in the invasion of Ireland in 1172.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burke research. Another 449 words(32 lines of text) covering the years 1177, 1227, 1705, 1729, 1776, 1787, 1788, 1797, 1842, 1845, and 1848 are included under the topic Early Burke History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 70 words(5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Burke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Ireland experienced a dramatic decrease in its population during the 19th century. This was in a great measure, a response to England's imperialistic policies. Hunger and disease took the lives of many Irish people and many more chose to leave their homeland to escape the horrific conditions. North America with its promise of work, freedom, and land was an extremely popular destination for Irish families. For those families that survived the journey, all three of these things were often attained through much hard work and perseverance. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Burke:

Burke Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • H Burke, who arrived in Virginia in 1647
  • Robt Burke, who landed in Maryland in 1649
  • Robt, Burke Jr., who arrived in Maryland in 1649
  • Stephen Burke, who landed in Maryland in 1649
  • Jane Burke, who landed in Maryland in 1666


Burke Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Kath Burke, who landed in Virginia in 1705
  • Tho Burke, who landed in Virginia in 1706
  • Richd Burke, who landed in Virginia in 1714
  • Levi Burke, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pa in 1772

Burke Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Joh Burke, aged 33, landed in Philadelphia, Pa in 1802
  • Goody Burke, aged 30, arrived in New York, NY in 1804
  • Martin Burke, who landed in America in 1810
  • Francis R Burke, aged 36, arrived in Georgia in 1812
  • Edwd Burke, who arrived in New York, NY in 1816


Burke Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • W E Burke, who landed in Mississippi in 1906

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  • Edward "Ed" Burke (1909-1988), American jazz musician
  • Admiral Arleigh Albert Burke (1901-1996), American Chief of Naval Operations during the Eisenhower administration and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
  • Thomas Kerry Burke (b. 1942), Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives from 1987 to 1990
  • Kenneth Duval Burke (1897-1993), American critic, philosopher and translator
  • Martha Jane Burke (1852-1903), original name of Calamity Jane, the American frontierswoman, and professional scout
  • First Lieutenant Frank Burke (1918-1988), American Army officer and Medal of Honor recipient
  • James E. Burke (b. 1925), recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
  • Mary "Billie" Burke (1884-1970), American actress primarily known as Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the musical film The Wizard of Oz
  • Robert O'Hara Burke (1820-1861), Irish traveler and explorer of Australia
  • John Burke (b. 1922), English writer of novels and short stories

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  • Burk(e) Family of Southwest Virginia and the Valley by John A. Kelly.
  • A Family Tree by James Robert Harrington.
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Ung roy, ung foy, ung loy
Motto Translation: One king, one faith, one law.

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  1. Land Owners in Ireland. Genealogical Publishing. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-1203-3).
  2. Hickey, D.J. and J.E. Doherty. A New Dictionary of Irish History form 1800 2nd Edition. Dublin: Gil & MacMillian, 2003. Print.
  3. Zieber, Eugene. Heraldry in America. Philadelphia: Genealogical Publishing Co. Print.
  4. Fairbairn. Fairbain's book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland, 4th Edition 2 volumes in one. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1968. Print.
  5. Egle, William Henry. Pennsylvania Genealogies Scotch-Irish and German. Harrisburg: L.S. Hart, 1886. Print.
  6. Leyburn, James Graham. The Scotch-Irish A Social History. Chapel Hill: UNC Press, 1962. Print. (ISBN 0807842591).
  7. Vicars, Sir Arthur. Index to the Prerogative Wills of Ireland 1536-1810. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. Print.
  8. Bullock, L.G. Historical Map of Ireland. Edinburgh: Bartholomew and Son, 1969. Print.
  9. The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X).
  10. Johnson, Daniel F. Irish Emigration to New England Through the Port of Saint John, New Brunswick Canada 1841-1849. Baltimore, Maryland: Clearfield, 1996. Print.
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The Burke Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Burke Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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