Walts

Walts is a surname that can also appear as a plural form of the given name Walt. In surname use, Walts is typically a patronymic indicating descent from a person named Walt, a nickname form of Walter. The practice of forming surnames from given names has produced numerous cognates across English-speaking regions, and Walts is one example of this pattern.

Geographic distribution and variants: Walts is most commonly found in records from English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, where bearers may trace ancestral links to European immigrants. Spelling variations exist in historical documents, reflecting differences in clerical record-keeping and regional pronunciation.

Context in culture: Outside of real-world usage, Walts may appear in fiction or in local toponymy as a surname for fictional characters or minor place names, though it is not associated with a widely recognized geographic location.

Distinctions and related names: Walts should not be confused with Waltz, a term used for a dance or musical piece, or with Walter, the given name from which Walt derives. Related names include Walter, Walther, Walt, and Walters, the latter being a distinct surname with a different lineage.