Walsh — Irish Surname Origin & Meaning

Irish form: Breathnach

Meaning: “Welshman / Briton”

Traditional stronghold: Kilkenny, Waterford, Mayo

Brought by Cambro-Norman settlers.

Related names from the same part of Ireland: Brennan · Burke · Power · Whelan · Fitzpatrick · Tobin · Moran · Higgins

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