CALLAWAY

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Callaway

Callaway is a surname of English origin, deriving from a place name. The name is derived from the Old English words "cald" meaning "cold" and "waeg" meaning "way" or "path". This suggests a possible association with a cold or exposed location.

The Callaway surname is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, such as Hampshire and Wiltshire. The name may have been given to families who lived near a cold path or road, or perhaps to those who had moved from a colder region.

The earliest recorded instance of the Callaway surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in legal documents and church registers. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and internationally through migration and emigration.

Famous bearers of the Callaway surname include the American golf professional, Phil Mickelson whose mother's maiden name was Mary Callaway.

Variants of the surname include Calloway, Calaway, and Calloway.

Overall, the Callaway surname has a rich history and is an important part of British onomastic heritage.

There are approximately 1,729 people named Callaway in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,750th most common surname in Britain. Around 27 in a million people in Britain are named Callaway.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Christopher
David
James
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Thomas

Female

Andrea
Charlotte
Claire
Emma
Jacqueline
Jennifer
Julie
Lisa
Nicola
Patricia
Sarah
Susan
Wendy

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