NORTHWAY
Northway
Northway is a surname of British origin, believed to have originated from the Old English elements "norð" meaning north, and "weg" meaning path or road. This suggests that the surname may have been used to describe someone who lived to the north of a settlement or by a northern road.
The Northway surname is found predominantly in the south-west of England, with notable concentrations in counties such as Devon and Cornwall. It is likely that the surname was first adopted in medieval England when surnames became more fixed and hereditary.
Individuals bearing the surname Northway have contributed to various aspects of British society over the centuries. They have been involved in agriculture, trade, politics, and other professions. Today, the surname Northway continues to be carried by families across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, often as a reminder of their English heritage.
Research into the history and distribution of the Northway surname can provide valuable insights into the genealogy and social history of families associated with this distinctive name.
There are approximately 416 people named Northway in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Northway.
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
- Andrew
- Daniel
- David
- Dewi
- James
- Mark
- Michael
- Mike
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Rodney
- Simon
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Elaine
- Gillian
- Joanne
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Marie
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Susan