Walters is a surname of English origin. It used to denote "Son of Walter", derived from the given name Walter, which was introduced into England and Wales about the time of the Norman Conquest. The name "Walter" originates from the Old German wald ("rule") + heri ("warrior").[1][2]

Notable people with the surname include:

References

  1. Hanks, Patrick; Hodges, Flavia. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
  2. Reaney, P. H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.

See also

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