He was the grandson of a Norman Soldier The first recorded Waller was Alured De Waller (or Wallur), of Newark, Nottinghamshire, Eng (also called County Notts) about 100 miles north of London. He married Adeline or Adelina GUMBERT, dau of Henry GUMBERT and Basilla De Hockerton, Regiser of Rufford, 49 to 53; and was the grandson of a Norman soldier. He died in 1183 AD.
The "History of the Norman People" states that the name "WALLER" is related to Valler and Viller. The prefix "de" probably indicates that the family was from a village or landed estate of that name in Normandy. The use of this prefix fell into disuse about 1400.