Ancient history

What is the origin of name welk?

Welk is a surname of German and Dutch origin. It is derived from the Old High German word "walh" or "walch", which means "foreigner" or "Celt". The name was originally used to describe people from the Celtic regions of Europe, but over time it came to be used more broadly to refer to anyone who was not German or Dutch. The name Welk is also thought to be derived from the Old English word "welc", which means "stranger" or "guest".