Walsh Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Walsh name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Walsh coat of arms.
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Origin of the Walsh name
Walsh comes from the Anglo-Norman le Waleys, "the Welshman", given to Welsh soldiers who came to Ireland with the Norman invasion of 1169. In Irish it became Breathnach. The family settled widely, especially in Kilkenny, Waterford and Mayo, and Walsh is now among Ireland's most common names.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Walsh name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Walsh name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and England; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Walsh name FAQ
What does the Walsh name mean?
The Welshman. Common variants include Welsh, Walshe, Breathnach.
Where does the Walsh surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, Australia and England.
Is there a Walsh coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Walsh crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Walsh coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).