About Wallinga
The surname Wallinga is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Walling, which itself is a variant of the name Waldo. The name Waldo is derived from the Germanic elements "wald" meaning "rule" or "ruler" and "heri" meaning "army." Therefore, the surname Wallinga can be interpreted to mean "son of Walling" or "descendant of Walling," indicating a familial connection to someone named Walling or Waldo who was associated with leadership or military prowess.
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