GARRAWAY
Garraway
Garraway is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Garwig," which means "spear battle." The name Garraway is recorded in historical documents as far back as the 13th century.
History
The Garraway surname has strong connections to the South West of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. The name has roots in the medieval period, and families bearing the surname Garraway were known to have lands and properties in these regions.
Notable Individuals
- Kate Garraway: A well-known television presenter and journalist, best known for her work on ITV's Good Morning Britain.
- Stephen Garraway: A distinguished academic in the field of archaeology, noted for his research on Roman settlements in Britain.
Variants
Variants of the Garraway surname include Garrawaye, Garway, and Garwei.
References
- Reaney, P. H., Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Hodges, F. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
Typical given names associated with the Garraway surname
Male
- Anthony
- Brian
- Christopher
- Daniel
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Abigail
- Angela
- Carol
- Deborah
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Margaret
- Pauline
- Rachel
- Sally
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 712 people named Garraway in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,584th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Garraway.
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
Famous people named Garraway
- Kate Garraway - TV presenter
- Allan Garraway - (1926 to 2014)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.