There are
122
Walgraves in the USA
Walgrave is the
137327th
most common last name in the USA

Walgrave Genealogy

OriginsThe origins of the Walgrave surname can be traced back to the village of Walgrave in Northamptonshire, England. It is likely that the surname originated from the Old English words 'wala' meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner' and 'graf' meaning 'grove' or 'thicket'. The name may have been used to describe someone who lived near or worked in a grove or thicket inhabited by strangers or foreigners.
Geographic DistributionThe Walgrave surname is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the county of Northamptonshire where the village of Walgrave is located. It may also have small populations in other parts of England and possibly in other English-speaking countries.
VariationsThere are no known variations of the Walgrave surname.
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information on the migration and immigration of individuals with the Walgrave surname.