About Welsh
The surname Welsh is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old English word "welisc" or the Old Norse word "valskr," both meaning "foreign" or "stranger." It was originally used as an ethnic or regional name to identify someone from Wales or of Welsh descent. The surname Welsh is common in England, Scotland, and Ireland, and is often associated with individuals who have Welsh ancestry or connections to Wales.
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The surname Welsh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Welsh 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 Welsh is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Welsh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Welsh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.