Radway

Radway is a hereditary surname of English origin, derived from the village of Radway located in Warwickshire, England. The name is also associated with the Radway Green area in Cheshire.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Radway dates back to the 13th century. Over time, families bearing this surname have spread across different regions of England and beyond.

The name Radway may have originated from the Old English words "rad" meaning "advise" or "counsel" and "weg" meaning "way" or "path". It is likely that individuals with the Radway surname were associated with providing guidance or counselling in their communities.

Variants of the surname Radway may include Radewy, Radwei, and Radderway.

Today, individuals bearing the Radway surname can be found in various parts of the world, reflecting the historical dispersal of British families through migration and settlement.

The Radway surname exemplifies the rich tapestry of British surnames and their origins, each telling a unique story of ancestry and heritage.

There are approximately 132 people named Radway in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Radway.

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

  • Alexander
  • David
  • Edward
  • Graham
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Justin
  • Kevin
  • Richard
  • Simon
  • Steven

Female

  • Amanda
  • Audrey
  • Barbara
  • Caroline
  • Fiona
  • Joanna
  • Joanne
  • Lisa
  • Patricia
  • Penelope
  • Rebecca
  • Sharon
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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