Walls (surname)

Walls is a surname of primarily English and Scottish origin. It is topographic, descriptive of someone who lived near or worked at stone walls, particularly the walls of a town or fortifications, or near dry-stone walls used for field boundaries. The name derives from the Middle English word "wall," which itself comes from the Old English "weall," meaning a wall or rampart.

The surname can also be locational, derived from places named "Wall," such as Wall in Northumberland, near Hadrian's Wall.

Variants of the name include Wall, Walle, Waals, and Wallis.

The surname is found in various parts of the English-speaking world, including England, Scotland, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Early records of the name can be traced back to the medieval period.

Notable people with the surname Walls include:

• Individuals of historical significance.
• Contemporary figures in various fields such as sports, arts, and sciences. (Specific examples would need to be added to make this truly comprehensive.)

Further research into specific regional variations and historical records can provide more detailed information about the lineage and distribution of the Walls surname.