About Walfish
The surname Walfish is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "walfish," meaning "whale." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone involved in the fishing or trading of whales. The name may have also been given to individuals who had a physical resemblance to a whale or possessed qualities associated with the animal, such as strength or size.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Walfish based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Walfish in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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