Samuel Burk

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Samuel Burk — God has heard
459K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Samuel Burk is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Samuel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel. The surname Burk: Burk Uzzle (born 1938), American photojournalist Surname Adrian Burk (1927–2003), American football player Andrea Burk (born 1982), Canadian rugby footballer Bryan Burk (born 1968), American film and television producer Dean Burk (1904–1988), American biochemist, medical researcher, and cancer researcher E. Michael Burk (1847–1878), Irish soldier Frederic Lister Burk (1862–1924), Canadian-born American educator, university president, and educational theorist George A. Samuel is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 459K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Samuel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Samuel

Meaning: God has heard

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel.

Surname: Burk

Irish

Burk Uzzle (born 1938), American photojournalist Surname Adrian Burk (1927–2003), American football player Andrea Burk (born 1982), Canadian rugby footballer Bryan Burk (born 1968), American film and television producer Dean Burk (1904–1988), American biochemist, medical researcher, and cancer researcher E. Michael Burk (1847–1878), Irish soldier Frederic Lister Burk (1862–1924), Canadian-born American educator, university president, and educational theorist George A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Samuel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Samuel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Samuel Burk

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Samuel Burk:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Samuel?
The first name Samuel originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel.
When was Samuel most popular?
The name Samuel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burk?
The surname Burk originates from Irish. Burk Uzzle (born 1938), American photojournalist Surname Adrian Burk (1927–2003), American football player Andrea Burk (born 1982), Canadian rugby footballer Bryan Burk (born 1968), American film and television producer Dean Burk (1904–1988), American biochemist, medical researcher, and cancer researcher E. Michael Burk (1847–1878), Irish soldier Frederic Lister Burk (1862–1924), Canadian-born American educator, university president, and educational theorist George A.
What are the origins of the name Samuel Burk?
The name Samuel Burk combines two different traditions: the first name Samuel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Burk originates from Irish.
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