Walters Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Walters last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Walters last name
Meaning of the Walters last name: son of Walter. Walters means son of Walter, a Norman name meaning ruler of the army. It became especially common in Wales, where adding an 's' to a father's name was a popular way to form a surname. A curious detail: Welsh families often switched to fixed surnames only a few centuries ago, so the same family might appear under several names in old parish books.
Arms associated with the Walters name
English heraldry loves puns, with pictures chosen to match the sound of a name, a playful custom the Walters name belongs to.
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Walters name FAQ
What does the Walters name mean?
Son of Walter. Common variants include Walter, Waters, Watters.
Where does the Walters surname come from?
It originates in Wales, and is also found in England, the United States and Australia.
Is there a Walters coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Walters coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.