Walshe
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| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Wales |
| Meaning | "Wales" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| 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]- Damian Walshe-Howling
- Dylan Walshe
- Francis Walshe
- Gwenethe Walshe
- James Walshe (1803–1888), catholic priest and Bishop in Kildare and Leighlin
- Jennifer Walshe
- Joe Walshe
- John Walshe (disambiguation)
- Joseph Walshe, (1886–1956), Irish civil servant
- Nick Walshe (born 1974), former rugby union footballer
- Pat Walshe
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Walsh coat of arms, family crest and Walsh family history". irishsurnames.com. Retrieved 2007-12-31.
This page lists people with the surname Walshe.
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