Jump to content

Walshe

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Walshe (surname))
Walshe
Origin
Word/nameWales
Meaning"Wales"
Region of originIreland
Other names
Variant form(s)"Walsh", "Welsh"

Walshe is a surname, a variant of Walsh, meaning "Wales", i.e. "foreigner" (non-English) originating in Wales, brought to Ireland by Normans.[1] It is most common in County Mayo and County Kilkenny. There are other variants including "Welsh". Walshe is uncommon as a given name.

Notable people with this name

[edit]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Walsh coat of arms, family crest and Walsh family history". irishsurnames.com. Retrieved 2007-12-31.