Wallaces

Wallaces is the plural form of the surname Wallace and may refer to any number of people who bear the name, as well as to places, organizations, or other entities that adopt Wallaces in their title. In genealogical or biographical writing, Wallaces can appear when listing multiple individuals who share the surname.

The surname Wallace is of Scottish origin and is closely associated with the medieval Clan Wallace and the national hero William Wallace. The etymology is debated; explanations link it to Old French Wallis, to historical Latinized forms, or to terms meaning foreigner or Welshman. Over time, spellings varied, and Wallaces can arise as the plural or possessive form in English.

Today, Wallace is more common than Wallaces as a surname. The form Wallaces occurs less frequently and mainly in historical records, when referring to multiple people named Wallace, or in the names of places, businesses, or fictional entities adopting the spelling. In literature and media, Wallaces may be used as a family name for characters or as a collective name for a group.