Walthour

Walthour Meaning & Origin

About Walthour
The surname Walthour is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wealdhere," meaning "ruler of the army." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Wealdhere. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Walthour. The surname Walthour suggests a connection to leadership and military prowess, reflecting the historical significance of the personal name from which it originated.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Walthour: 1,041
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,159
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AL0R
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W04306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L T AW0 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ”ltaʊr/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AL0R', 'FLTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Walthour in Braille

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

The name Walthour in braille

How to sign the name Walthour using Sign Language

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

The name Walthour in sign language

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