Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
HANSHAW
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
HANSHAW. The mora common, but less correct, form is Henshaw. It is doubtless a compound of A-Sax. limia and sceaga ; "theshaw frequented by woodcocks."
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