Wallach

Wallach Meaning & Origin

About Wallach
The surname Wallach is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "walch" or "walsch," meaning "foreign" or "stranger." It was often used to refer to people from foreign lands or those who spoke a different language, particularly in the context of the German-speaking regions of Central Europe. As a surname, Wallach likely originated as an ethnic or regional identifier for individuals who were perceived as outsiders or non-German speakers. Over time, it has become a relatively common surname in various countries, including Germany, Austria, and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Wallach is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Wallach: 2,561
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,170
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.87

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wallach based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Wallach is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔlək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALK', 'FLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wallach in Braille

Here's how to represent Wallach in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Wallach in braille

How to sign the name Wallach using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Wallach using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wallach in sign language

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