Walter Blas

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Walter Blas — army ruler
599K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Walter Blas is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Walter is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe. The surname Blas: Piz Blas, mountain in Switzerland Ricardo Blas Jr. (born 1986) Judo athlete from Guam Blas Antonio Sáenz (fl. 1845), Nicaraguan politician Blas Avena, American martial artist Blas Cabrera Navarro, American physicist Blas Cabrera (1878–1945), Spanish physicist Blas Cantó (born 1991), Spanish singer Blas Castano (born 1998), Dominican baseball player Blas Chumacero (1905–1997), Mexican trade union leader Blas Cristaldo (born 1964), Paraguayan football (soccer) defender Blas de Lezo (1689–1741), Spanish admiral Blas de Ledesma (1556—1598), Spanish painter Blas Elias (born 1967), American drummer . Walter is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 599K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Walter reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Walter

Meaning: army ruler

Germanic

From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe.

Surname: Blas

Spanish

Piz Blas, mountain in Switzerland Ricardo Blas Jr. (born 1986) Judo athlete from Guam Blas Antonio Sáenz (fl. 1845), Nicaraguan politician Blas Avena, American martial artist Blas Cabrera Navarro, American physicist Blas Cabrera (1878–1945), Spanish physicist Blas Cantó (born 1991), Spanish singer Blas Castano (born 1998), Dominican baseball player Blas Chumacero (1905–1997), Mexican trade union leader Blas Cristaldo (born 1964), Paraguayan football (soccer) defender Blas de Lezo (1689–1741), Spanish admiral Blas de Ledesma (1556—1598), Spanish painter Blas Elias (born 1967), American drummer .

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Numerology

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

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Walter?
The first name Walter originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Waldhar, composed of wald (rule) and heri (army). A name common throughout medieval Europe.
When was Walter most popular?
The name Walter reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Blas?
The surname Blas originates from Spanish. Piz Blas, mountain in Switzerland Ricardo Blas Jr. (born 1986) Judo athlete from Guam Blas Antonio Sáenz (fl. 1845), Nicaraguan politician Blas Avena, American martial artist Blas Cabrera Navarro, American physicist Blas Cabrera (1878–1945), Spanish physicist Blas Cantó (born 1991), Spanish singer Blas Castano (born 1998), Dominican baseball player Blas Chumacero (1905–1997), Mexican trade union leader Blas Cristaldo (born 1964), Paraguayan football (soccer) defender Blas de Lezo (1689–1741), Spanish admiral Blas de Ledesma (1556—1598), Spanish painter Blas Elias (born 1967), American drummer .
What are the origins of the name Walter Blas?
The name Walter Blas combines two different traditions: the first name Walter has Germanic roots, while the surname Blas originates from Spanish.
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