Welsh (surname)
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Welsh is a surname, a variant of Walsh, meaning "Wales", originating in Wales, brought to Ireland by Normans. It is most common in County Mayo and County Kilkenny. There are other variants including "Walshe". Welsh is uncommon as a given name. People with the name Welsh include:[1]
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Welsh |
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| Meaning | "Wales" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Related names | "Walsh", "Walshe" |
| Popularity | Behind the Name |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Welsh |
- Chris Welsh, former baseball pitcher and current announcer the Cincinnati Reds
- David Welsh, Ontario's youngest secondary school teacher
- George Welsh, a college football coach
- Harry Welsh, a US paratrooper in World War II
- Irvine Welsh, a Scottish author
- John Welsh (footballer), a player for Hull City, England
- Matt Welsh, an Australian swimmer
- Matthew E. Welsh, a US politician and governor of Indiana
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[edit] References
- ^ Walsh coat of arms, family crest and Walsh family history. irishsurnames.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-31.
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