Walter Criswell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Walter Criswell — army ruler
599K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Walter Criswell 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 Criswell: The Amazing Criswell (1907–1982), American psychic Cooper Criswell (born 1996), American baseball player Dana Criswell (born 1963), American politician David Criswell, American astronomer Deanna Criswell (1971–1987), American murder victim Deanne Criswell (born c. 1970), American government official Jacolby Criswell (born 2001), American football player Jeff Criswell (born 1964), American football offensive lineman Kim Criswell (born 1957), American musical entertainer and actress Kirby Criswell (born 1957), American linebacker for the St. 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: Criswell

English

The Amazing Criswell (1907–1982), American psychic Cooper Criswell (born 1996), American baseball player Dana Criswell (born 1963), American politician David Criswell, American astronomer Deanna Criswell (1971–1987), American murder victim Deanne Criswell (born c. 1970), American government official Jacolby Criswell (born 2001), American football player Jeff Criswell (born 1964), American football offensive lineman Kim Criswell (born 1957), American musical entertainer and actress Kirby Criswell (born 1957), American linebacker for the St.

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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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Notable People Named Walter Criswell

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 Walter Criswell:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Criswell?
The surname Criswell originates from English. The Amazing Criswell (1907–1982), American psychic Cooper Criswell (born 1996), American baseball player Dana Criswell (born 1963), American politician David Criswell, American astronomer Deanna Criswell (1971–1987), American murder victim Deanne Criswell (born c. 1970), American government official Jacolby Criswell (born 2001), American football player Jeff Criswell (born 1964), American football offensive lineman Kim Criswell (born 1957), American musical entertainer and actress Kirby Criswell (born 1957), American linebacker for the St.
What are the origins of the name Walter Criswell?
The name Walter Criswell combines two different traditions: the first name Walter has Germanic roots, while the surname Criswell originates from English.
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