Derks

Irish names tend to vary widely in their spelling and overall form. The original Gaelic form of the name Derks is O Deirg, from the word "dearg," which means red. The surname Derks was first found in County Mayo (Irish: Maigh Eo) located on the West coast of the Republic of Ireland in the province of Connacht, where they held a family seat in the baronies of Carra, Erris, and Tyrawley.