What is the origin of the last name Waelach?

The last name "Waelach" is of German origin. It is an anglicized form of the German surname "Waelisch," which is derived from the Old High German word "walh," meaning "foreigner" or "Celt." It may have originally been a nickname for someone of Celtic descent or who spoke a Celtic language.
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