Walska

Meaning

A person from a region associated with walls or fortifications, or a descendant of someone named Walski.

Etymology

Derived from Polish 'wal' (wall, rampart) with the feminine suffix '-ska' or '-ska', indicating either a female bearer or a Slavic adaptation of Germanic roots. The suffix '-ska' is characteristic of Polish surnames.

About the Walska Surname

A Polish surname derived from topographic or occupational roots, likely indicating origin from a fortified place or association with walls. The name has been borne by notable cultural figures.

Distribution

Found primarily in Poland and Polish-speaking regions, with modern distribution in Polish diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Ganna Walska (opera singer and philanthropist)

People with the Walska Surname