Rourke

Not to be confused with O'Rourke or Roark.

Rourke is a surname that refers to:

Allan Rourke (b. 1980), Canadian professional ice hockey player
Keith Rourke (b. 1970), A Canadian reconstructive urologist born in Saint John, New Brunswick.
Andy Rourke (b. 1964), English bass guitarist
Constance Rourke (1885–1941), American author and educator
James Rourke (1838–1914), Canadian lumber manufacturer and politician from New Brunswick
Josie Rourke (contemporary), British theatrical director
Mickey Rourke (b. 1952), American film actor
R.E. Rourke (b. 1959) - Anthropologist, ethnobotanist, folklorist and documentary filmmaker. Left academia for a life in creative arts and crafts, notably goldsmithing, winning an NJA 2009 Best Independent Jeweler distinction
Russell A. Rourke (1931–2003), American government administrator; Secretary of the Air Force 1985–86