KELWAY
Kelway
Kelway is an English surname that has its origins in the village of Kelway, located in Somerset, South West England. The name is of Old English origin, derived from the words 'ceald', meaning 'cold', and 'weg', meaning 'way' or 'road'. Thus, the surname Kelway likely originally referred to someone who lived near a cold road or pathway.
The Kelway surname has been known to have various spellings over the centuries, including Kellway, Kelwey, Kellwey, and Kilway. The name is relatively uncommon, and individuals bearing the surname are often found in regions historically associated with Somerset and neighbouring counties.
The Kelway family name may be associated with individuals who were landowners, farmers, or craftsmen in the past. Records show that the Kelway surname has been present in parish registers, census records and other historical documents across England over the centuries.
Notable individuals bearing the Kelway surname include figures involved in various fields such as literature, arts, and academia. The surname has also been preserved as a middle name or part of a hyphenated surname in some families, carrying on the historical lineage associated with the village of Kelway.
In modern times, the Kelway surname continues to be borne by families in different parts of England and beyond, representing a heritage that dates back to the early history of Somerset.
There are approximately 138 people named Kelway in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Kelway.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Benjamin
- David
- Gary
- James
- Jeremy
- John
- Jonathan
- Matt
- Peter
- Ross
Female
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Hannah
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Joan
- Julie
- Lesley
- Maureen
- Sarah