Walloch

Walloch Meaning & Origin

About Walloch
The surname Walloch is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bhalaich," meaning "a young man" or "a lad." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the son of someone named Walloch. Over time, the name has evolved and variations such as Wallace or Walsh have emerged. The surname Walloch signifies a familial connection to a young man or lad, reflecting the ancestral lineage of those who bear the name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Walloch: 345
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,735
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Walloch 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 Walloch is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Walloch in Braille

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

The name Walloch in braille

How to sign the name Walloch using Sign Language

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

The name Walloch in sign language

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