ELLAWAY
Ellaway
Ellaway is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English pre-7th Century personal name 'Aelfwig', meaning 'elf-war'. The surname Ellaway is recorded in various spellings including Ellaway, Eloway, Elway, Lway, Liwe, and Llewellyn. First found in Worcestershire, Ellaway is most common in the Midlands and South West regions of England.
The earliest documented recording of the surname Ellaway dates back to the 16th century, where it appeared in parish records in the county of Worcestershire. Variants of the name have also been found in Norfolk, where the name was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Elfui' and 'Eluuich'.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Ellaway include John Ellaway, a prominent 19th-century politician, and Mary Ellaway, a renowned artist specializing in watercolours during the early 20th century.
Today, the surname Ellaway is relatively uncommon but continues to be found primarily in England. It is a testament to the rich tapestry of British surnames and the historical significance of individuals who have borne this name over centuries.
There are approximately 547 people named Ellaway in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Ellaway.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Clive
- James
- Jason
- John
- Joshua
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Joyce
- Margaret
- Pauline
- Rebecca
- Sally
- Samantha
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
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