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O'Rourke Name History

O'Rourke Coat of Arms

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O'Rourke is an Irish surname that comes from the Irish "O Ruairc." It derives from Ruarc, a personal name itself derived from the Old Norse Hrothekr, meaning 'famous king.' The motto for the O'Rourkes is Buagh, which means, "Victory." An alternate motto, Serviendo Guberno, means "I Govern by Serving."

The O'Rourkes are of the same stock as the O'Connors of Connacht, part of the large tribal grouping of the Ui Briain, claiming common descent from Brion, a fifth-century King of Connacht.

Variant spellings of the Irish surname O'Rourke include O'Rorke, O'Rork, O'Rourk, O'Roark, and many others.

Find out more details about the O'Rourke coat of arms

The Irish Rose carries two items which may provide you with more details about the O'Rourke family in Ireland, their family crest, and other historical notes.

We also carry O'Rourke caps, shirts, flags, mugs, etched glassware, and heirloom products. Visit our coat of arms page to see all the items available with the O'Rourke name and family crest.

Locate O'Rourke's Pub in Ireland

There is a pub with your name on it!  Jack O'Rourke's Bar & Accommodation in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick offers B&B accommodations and a fireside pub.

If you can't visit O'Rourke's in Abbeyfeale, our personalized pub gifts are the next best thing!

Notable people named O'Rourke

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