TheNameDBWallace
DescriptiveMeaning
A person of Welsh or foreign origin, or from the region of Strathclyde.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'Wealh' or Old Norse 'Valir,' both meaning 'foreigner' or 'Welsh person,' referring to Celtic peoples living in Anglo-Saxon or Norse territories. The surname became prominent in Scotland through Sir William Wallace, the 13th-century Scottish patriot and freedom fighter.
About the Wallace Surname
Wallace is a Scottish surname with roots in medieval terminology for foreign or Welsh peoples, gaining prominence through the legendary Sir William Wallace. The name became emblematic of Scottish national identity and resistance to English rule during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
Distribution
Widespread throughout Scotland and common in England, North America, Australia, and other countries with Scottish and English migration.