STANAWAY
Stanaway
Stanaway is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English pre-7th-century personal name "Stan(u)wig," meaning "stone battle." The name "Stanaway" is known to have variant spellings, including Stanway and Stanawaye.
The Stanaway surname has been recorded in various documents and historical records dating back to the medieval period in England. Early mentions of the surname can be found in parish records, tax rolls, and court documents from counties such as Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Stanaway have been associated with a range of occupations and vocations, from farmers and tradespeople to soldiers and church clergy. The distribution of the surname has been primarily concentrated in the eastern counties of England, particularly in areas where Anglo-Saxon influence was historically strong.
Migration patterns have led to the dispersal of individuals bearing the surname Stanaway to other parts of the world, such as Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Today, the surname Stanaway remains relatively uncommon but continues to be proudly carried by descendants of the families with roots in England.
Notable individuals with the surname Stanaway have made contributions to various fields, including academics, art, and business, further enriching the legacy of this distinguished British name.
There are approximately 372 people named Stanaway in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Stanaway.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Joseph
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Matt
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Tony
Female
- Alice
- Angela
- Ca
- Carole
- Helen
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Kathleen
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Ruth
- Vanessa