About Wallin
The surname Wallin is of Swedish origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "wall" and "in." "Wall" refers to a defensive structure or fortification, while "in" signifies a location or place. Therefore, the surname Wallin is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a wall or fortification. It could also have been an occupational name for someone involved in the construction or maintenance of walls.
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The surname Wallin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wallin 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 Wallin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wallin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wallin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.