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
Scholar 1,070
Agricultural Labourer 285
House Servant 112
Labourer 103
Coal Miner 88
Dress Maker 77
Servant 61
House Keeper 55
Laundress 50
Carpenter 43
Carter 39
General Servant 38
House Maid 31
Tailor 29
Farmer's Son 26
Cotton Weaver 26
Domestic Servant 25
Farm Servant 24
Nailor 23
Shoe Maker 22
Nurse 22
Cook 22
Butcher 20
Porter 19
Blacksmith 18

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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