Wallace Withers

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wallace Withers — English
84K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wallace Withers is a name that combines English origins. The first name Wallace is a masculine given name of English origin. Wallace (footballer, born 1989), Brazilian footballer, most recently played for Rapid Bucharest Wallace (footballer, born May 1994), Brazilian footballer Wallace (footballer, born October 1994), Brazilian footballer, plays for Lazio Wallace (footballer, born 1986), Brazilian footballer Wallace W. The surname Withers: Withers – earlier Wither, Wyther – is an English surname of Old English origin. It is today a not uncommon family name found throughout the Anglosphere. The name appears on various early documents in England, such as a charter of Æthelred II in 1005 where a witness signs as "Ego Ƿiþer minister" (I Wither, the assistant). In the Domesday Book of 1086 it is the name of a tenant prior to that date. It seems to be a personal name, rather than a place name or occupational name, of unknown meaning: suggestions have included "wood", "withstand", "warrior" or "willow". Wallace is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 84K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Wallace reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Wallace

English

Wallace (footballer, born 1989), Brazilian footballer, most recently played for Rapid Bucharest Wallace (footballer, born May 1994), Brazilian footballer Wallace (footballer, born October 1994), Brazilian footballer, plays for Lazio Wallace (footballer, born 1986), Brazilian footballer Wallace W.

Surname: Withers

English

Withers – earlier Wither, Wyther – is an English surname of Old English origin. It is today a not uncommon family name found throughout the Anglosphere. The name appears on various early documents in England, such as a charter of Æthelred II in 1005 where a witness signs as "Ego Ƿiþer minister" (I Wither, the assistant). In the Domesday Book of 1086 it is the name of a tenant prior to that date. It seems to be a personal name, rather than a place name or occupational name, of unknown meaning: suggestions have included "wood", "withstand", "warrior" or "willow".

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Wallace is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Wallace by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Wallace Withers

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Wallace Withers:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Wallace?
The first name Wallace originates from English. Wallace (footballer, born 1989), Brazilian footballer, most recently played for Rapid Bucharest Wallace (footballer, born May 1994), Brazilian footballer Wallace (footballer, born October 1994), Brazilian footballer, plays for Lazio Wallace (footballer, born 1986), Brazilian footballer Wallace W.
When was Wallace most popular?
The name Wallace reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Withers?
The surname Withers originates from English. Withers – earlier Wither, Wyther – is an English surname of Old English origin. It is today a not uncommon family name found throughout the Anglosphere. The name appears on various early documents in England, such as a charter of Æthelred II in 1005 where a witness signs as "Ego Ƿiþer minister" (I Wither, the assistant). In the Domesday Book of 1086 it is the name of a tenant prior to that date. It seems to be a personal name, rather than a place name or occupational name, of unknown meaning: suggestions have included "wood", "withstand", "warrior" or "willow".
How common is the surname Withers?
The surname Withers is shared by approximately 11K people worldwide.
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