Walter Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Walter Name Meaning: From German proper name Walthari or Walthere, composed from words 'waltan' (to rule) & 'hari' (army)

The French form of Waltier & Wautier was brought to England by the Normans.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Walter Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Walter family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 351
Female Servant 248
Independent 190
Farmer 146
Labourer 130
Male Servant 101
Shoe Maker 51
Carpenter 38
Tailor 36
Butcher 26
Collier 22
Miner 21
Gardener 20
Dress Maker 20
Silk Weaver 19
Clerk 19
Pupil 18
Mason 17
Blacksmith 16
Ag Labourer 16
Coal Miner 15
Servant 14
Laundress 14
Grocer 13
Weaver 13

Walter Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Walter 100% 72,215
2 Wallter 86% 431
3 Waltor 83% 404
4 Wilter 83% 241
5 Welter 83% 160
6 Wolter 83% 101

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The surname Walter is the most popular version of all its varients

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