The name Weorc as a surname

The words weorc and wyrcan are used to define the surnames Work, Worker and Workman. Circa 1260 Richard del Worke and 1357 Nicholas del Werk. Worker in 1332 Richard le Wercare comes from wyrcan ‘to work’. A rare surname. Workman from Old English weorcmann.

Source: Reaney PH, A Dictionary of British Surnames, Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1976, ISBN 0-7100-8106-5, p392.