Walk

Walk is a surname of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "walk", meaning a path or route for walking or travel.

Origins

The Walk surname is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a walker, someone who a coined the term for a person who stamped the cloth with a fulling mill.

Distribution

The distribution of the Walk surname is mainly concentrated in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with a historical connection to textile production or milling industries, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. However, the surname can also be found in other English-speaking countries due to migration and settlement patterns.

Notable People

Notable individuals with the surname Walk include:

  1. Nathaniel Walk (b. 1985) - British actor known for his roles in various theatre productions and TV series.

  2. Grace Walk (1892–1978) - Renowned British painter known for her distinctive style and use of colour.

Variants

Variants of the Walk surname include Walker, Walks, Wauk, and Wolke.

References

  • Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
  • Hanks, P., Coates, R. & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 90 people named Walk in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Walk.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Daryll
  • Kurt
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Ronald

Female

  • Anita
  • Anna
  • Maxine
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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