Rourke

Rourke is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of Ó Ruairc Notable people with the surname include:

Allan Rourke (born 1980), Canadian professional ice hockey player
Andy Rourke (1964–2023), English bass guitarist
Colin P. Rourke (1943–2024), British mathematician
Constance Rourke (1885–1941), American author and educator
James Rourke (1838–1914), Canadian lumber manufacturer and politician from New Brunswick
John Patrick Rourke (born 1942), South African botanist
Josie Rourke (born 1976), British theatrical director
Kurtis Rourke (born 2000), Canadian player of American football (brother of Nathan)
Mickey Rourke (born 1952), American film actor
Nathan Rourke (born 1998), Canadian professional football player (brother of Kurtis)
Russell A. Rourke (1931–2003), American government administrator; Secretary of the Air Force 1985–86

Fictional characters

Dorothy Ann Rourke, one of the central characters of The Magic School Bus
Jack Rourke, protagonist of the 2011 video game Need for Speed: The Run
Lyle Tiberius Rourke, main antagonist of the 2001 Disney film, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, voiced by James Garner
Paul Rourke, one of central characters of Richard Russo's 1997 novel Straight Man

References

↑ Muhr, Kay; Ó hAisibéil, Liam (19 October 2021). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-252478-2.

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[1] Muhr, Kay; Ó hAisibéil, Liam (19 October 2021). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-252478-2.

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