Walsh - Last Names

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Walsh

/wɔːlʃ/

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Meaning

Welshman or foreigner from Wales

Represents ancestral identity and distinction between native Irish and foreign settlers, particularly those of Welsh descent.

Symbolism

Embodies heritage, historical migration, and cultural integration; symbolizes connection to both Irish and British roots.

Etymology: Derived from the Old English word 'wælisc', meaning 'foreigner' or 'Welshman', which itself comes from the Germanic term for Celtic speakers. Applied to Welsh mercenaries and settlers in Ireland, it became a hereditary surname.

Style & Origin

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Cultural Background

Of Irish origin, Walsh is one of the most common surnames in Ireland, historically associated with W

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