Way Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Way Name Meaning: This is a topographic name for somebody who lived near a road or path. Old english 'Weg'. Perhaps habitational from a minor place named with this word i.e Waye in Devon.

This English surname could be given to someone who resided near a road or path,or someone who belonged to a place named Way or Waye.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Way Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Way family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 425
Agricultural Labourer 103
Dress Maker 38
Labourer 34
House Servant 30
Servant 27
General Servant 25
Laundress 22
Carpenter 19
Tailor 18
Domestic Servant 14
House Maid 14
Dressmaker 14
Carter 14
Mariner 13
Ag Labourer 13
Lace Maker 12
Shoe Maker 12
Baker 12
Butcher 12
Blacksmith 11
Grocer 10
Gardener 10
Nurse 10
Farm Labourer 10

Way Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Way 100% 25,241
2 Wye 33% 2,885
3 Weigh 20% 1,068
4 Wey 67% 808
5 Waye 75% 741
6 Waigh 40% 272
7 Whay 75% 163
8 Away 75% 136
9 Weay 75% 126

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The surname Way is the most popular version of all its varients

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