Welch

Welch is a surname of English origin, derived from the word Welsh, historically used to describe a person from Wales or a non-Welsh-speaking inhabitant of England. The spelling Welch is one of several variants of the name, including Welsh; the form emerged in medieval England and spread with English-speaking settlers to other countries.

Notable people with the surname include Jack Welch, an American businessman who led General Electric from 1981 to 2001, and Thomas Bramwell Welch, an American physician who founded the Welch's grape juice brand after pasteurizing grape juice to prevent fermentation. The name is common in North America, Australia, and parts of the British Isles due to migration.

Welch's is also the brand name of a line of grape juice and other fruit products. The brand originated with Thomas Bramwell Welch in the 19th century and is best known for using Concord grapes in its juice and jelly products. It is marketed as a family-focused brand and has become a staple in many households.

Places bearing the name Welch include Welch, West Virginia, a town in McDowell County, in the United States. The name is also used for other geographic features and entities in various English-speaking regions.