HOLWAY
Holway
Holway is a British surname of Old English origin. The name is locational, derived from any of the places in England called "Holway", such as the one in Devon. The placename itself comes from the Old English words "hol", meaning hollow, and "weg", meaning a path or road.
The surname Holway is first recorded in the 14th century in the county of Devon. Over time, the name has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond due to migration and dispersal of families.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Holway have been recorded in various historical documents, including census records, parish registers, and military records. Today, the surname is relatively uncommon but can still be found in certain regions of England.
The coat of arms associated with the Holway surname typically features symbols that denote strength, honour, and loyalty. As with many surnames, the history and origins of Holway offer a fascinating insight into England's rich heritage and the movement of people throughout the country over centuries.
There are approximately 168 people named Holway in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Holway.
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
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Kenneth
- Kevin
- Mark
- Matt
- Miles
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Rodney
- Sean
- Thomas
- Timothy
- Warren
- William
Female
- Angela
- Carole
- Frances
- Gillian
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Lesley
- Louise
- Paula
- Rachael
- Sally
- Sheila
- Susan
- Trudy