The Waelther Family Name

Written in a baptism entry or a ship's list, Waelther usually leads back to Walther. The family name meaning is “Ruler of the army”, the same as for Walther.

Family crest and blazon

Arms linked to Walther and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

How the spelling arose

The extra “e” in Waelther is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. You may also find the name written Welther and Valter.

Research your Waelther family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.