Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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Welch
The surname Welch is of Welsh origin and is an anglicized form of the Welsh name "Cymro," meaning "a Welshman." It is derived from the Old English word "wealh," which referred to a foreigner or a non-...
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Welchel
The surname Welchel is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wælcere," meaning "foreigner" or "stranger." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was perceive...
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Welcher
The surname Welcher is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "welchere," meaning a foreigner or stranger. It was often used to refer to someone who was not of English descent o...
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Welchert
The surname Welchert is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "welsch," meaning "foreign" or "non-German." It was often used to refer to people from regions where Romance la...
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Welchman
The surname Welchman is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English term "welshman," meaning a person from Wales. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was Welsh or had Wel...
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Welcker
The surname Welcker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "welker," meaning "foreigner" or "stranger." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as a...
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Welcome
The surname Welcome is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "welcume," meaning "welcome" or "greeting." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was hospita...
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Weld
The surname Weld is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "welled" or "welleda," which means "spring" or "stream." As a toponymic surname, it could have ...
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Welday
The surname Welday is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Bhailigh," meaning "son of the bailiff." The term "bailiff" referred to a person who held a position of authority, oft...
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Welde
The surname Welde is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "welda," meaning "to rule" or "to govern." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived or wor...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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