Wallace Clan

Wallace Clan

The name Wallace originates from the Old French word “waleis” meaning a “Welshman”, although the Scottish form is thought to refer to a Strathclyde Briton. Early records show that the name was popular in Renfrewshire and Ayrshire. The first record of the name was in 1160 when Richard Walensis witnessed a charter by Alan, son of Walter the High Steward. Richard’s lands in Ayrshire were named after him and the name survived as the town and parish of Riccarton.

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