DALLAWAY
Dallaway
Dallaway is a British surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Daelwig", which means "valley battle". The surname is primarily found in the southern regions of England, particularly in Sussex.
Historically, the Dallaway family has been associated with various professions and occupations, including landowners, farmers, and merchants. They have been known for their contributions to local communities and society at large.
One notable individual with the surname Dallaway is James Dallaway (1763-1834), an English clergyman and art historian. He is best known for his work in cataloguing paintings and sculptures, as well as for his scholarship on a wide range of artistic movements.
Over the centuries, the Dallaway surname has spread to different parts of the world through migration and has become established in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Today, individuals with the surname Dallaway can be found across the globe, maintaining a connection to their English roots and heritage. The name continues to carry a sense of pride and tradition for those who bear it.
There are approximately 559 people named Dallaway in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Dallaway.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Grahm
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Charlotte
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Katie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Samantha
- Sarah
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