Clark (name)
Encyclopedia
Clark is a given name for males, translating to clerk
. It is also often a surname
(see Clark
).
Clerk (disambiguation)
-Office holder:Clerk may also refer to a person who holds an office, most commonly in a local unit of government, or a court.*Clerk *Court clerk*Clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States*Clerk of the Closet...
. It is also often a surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
(see Clark
Clark
Clark is surname in the English language, ultimately derived from the Latin clericus meaning "scribe", "secretary" or a scholar within a religious order, referring to someone who was educated. Clark evolved from "clerk". First records of the name are found in 12th century England...
).