HADDAWAY
Haddaway
Haddaway is a notable British surname with origins dating back to medieval England. The surname is believed to be of Anglo-Saxon descent, derived from the Old English personal name "Headda", which means "warrior" or "valiant", and the word "weg", which means "path" or "way". This suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone who was known for their bravery or skill in battle.
The earliest recorded instances of the Haddaway surname can be traced to counties such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in Northern England. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, leading to a diverse Haddaway family diaspora.
One of the most famous bearers of the Haddaway surname is the British-born Trinidadian musician, Nestor Alexander Haddaway, better known as Haddaway. He gained international fame in the 1990s for his hit song "What Is Love", which became an iconic dance classic.
The Haddaway surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, reflecting the diverse and enduring legacy of this historical British surname.
There are approximately 136 people named Haddaway in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Haddaway.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Donald
- Henry
- Neal
- Simon
- Winston
Female
- Allison
- Donna
- Fransica
- Susan