As described in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

WALLINGER. See Waller. In a document of .35. Eliz. nrillinfes are mentioned in the sense of boiling-houses for salt, at Northwich. See N. and Q. July 10, 1858. Hence a 'Wallinger' is probably a saltboiler.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Surname type: Occupational name

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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