SALWAY
Salway
The surname Salway is of English origin and is thought to be locational, derived from one of the many places in England called "Salway" or "Salloway". These place names are believed to be derived from the Old English words "salo", meaning sallow or willow tree, and "weg", meaning path or road. The name Salway is found most frequently in the counties of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
The first recorded instance of the surname Salway dates back to the 13th century, with a William de Salghewaie appearing in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275. Over the centuries, the spelling of the surname has evolved, with variations including Sallway, Salwei, and Salwaye.
The Salway family has been associated with various occupations over the years, including farming, tradesmanship, and civil service. Notable individuals bearing the surname Salway include Edward Salway, a prominent British banker and philanthropist in the 19th century.
Today, the surname Salway is relatively uncommon, with most individuals bearing the name residing in the United Kingdom. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and is sometimes anglicised to Salloway or Sallowey.
There are approximately 561 people named Salway in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Salway.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Anne
- Catherine
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Laura
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Ruth
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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