O'Rourke
Gaelic family name
O'Rourke is an Irish surname, from Ó Ruairc, meaning descendant of Ruairc.
The name appears across Irish diaspora communities, particularly in the United States.
The O'Rourkes have lived in this neighborhood for generations.
In American politics, the name gained visibility through Beto O'Rourke, the Texas politician.
Irish-surname
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- GaelicCeltic linguistic tradition
- CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent
- EireIsland nation's native name
- DublinIrish capital city
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Gaelic-origin
Celtic linguistic tradition
- CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent
- etymologyWord origin study
- patronymicName from father's name
- NorseAncient Scandinavian civilization
Viking · anglicization · medieval · chieftain
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Gaelic
Celtic linguistic tradition
- CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent
- etymologyWord origin study
- patronymicName from father's name
Norse · Viking · anglicization · medieval · chieftain