Welsher

Welsher Meaning & Origin

About Welsher
The surname Welsher is derived from the Middle English word "welsh," which originally referred to a foreigner or someone from Wales. Over time, the term evolved to become a derogatory term for someone who reneges on a debt or fails to fulfill an obligation. As a surname, Welsher likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as untrustworthy or unreliable.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Welsher: 184
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALXR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/welsher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALXR', 'FLXR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Welsher in Braille

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

The name Welsher in braille

How to sign the name Welsher using Sign Language

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

The name Welsher in sign language

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