O'Rorke Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

The spelling O'Rorke grew out of O'Rourke, an Irish surname with a long paper trail. Taken at its root, O'Rorke points to “Descendant of Ruarc”.

How the spelling arose

O'Rorke is listed among the recognised spellings of O'Rourke. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Rourke and Rorke.

Family crest and blazon

There is no single O'Rorke family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

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