JANAWAY
Janaway
Janaway is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Genu" and "weg," meaning "the path of Genu." Over time, it evolved to Janaway or Jenaway.
Origins
The Janaway name has a long history in England, dating back to medieval times. The surname is predominantly found in the southern region of England, with a concentration in counties such as Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire.
Notable Individuals
Arthur Janaway (1898–1976)
Arthur Janaway was a British politician and activist known for his work in promoting social reform and workers' rights during the early 20th century.
Emily Janaway (b. 1985)
Emily Janaway is a contemporary British artist renowned for her unique blend of abstract and figurative art. Her works have been exhibited in galleries across the country.
Variants
Variants of the Janaway surname include Jenaway, Jennaway, and Janneway.
Legacy
The Janaway surname has endured through the generations, with descendants spreading to various parts of the world, thanks to British migration patterns. Today, individuals with the surname Janaway can be found in the UK, the United States, Australia, and beyond.
There are approximately 394 people named Janaway in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Janaway.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Lee
- Mark
- Michael
- Mick
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Stephen
- Stuart
- Timothy
Female
- Barbara
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
- Zoe