About Walser
The surname Walser is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "walsch," meaning "foreign" or "strange." It was originally used to refer to people who spoke a Romance language, particularly Italian, in regions where German was the dominant language. Over time, the surname Walser became associated with families who migrated from the Italian-speaking regions of Switzerland to other parts of Europe. Today, individuals with the surname Walser can be found in various countries, particularly in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.
The surname Walser is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Walser 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 Walser is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Walser in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Walser using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.