Ørskov

Ørskov is a surname of Danish origin.

The name is typically associated with a place name, likely a village or farm, in Denmark. The "Ør" element is often interpreted as deriving from "ør," meaning gravel or sand, or a barren area. The "skov" element means wood or forest. Therefore, a possible interpretation of the surname, based on these linguistic elements, is "gravelly wood" or "barren forest."

Families bearing the surname Ørskov are found primarily in Denmark and in countries to which Danish people have emigrated. The surname may have different variations in spelling or pronunciation over time.