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
See also O'Rourke O'Rorke Roarke Rorke
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