TheNameDBHathaway
TopographicMeaning
Dweller at a path or way through a heath.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hæð' (heath) combined with 'weg' or 'way' (path or road). The surname originated as a topographic designation for someone living along a path that crossed heathland.
About the Hathaway Surname
A well-established English surname with clear topographic origins, indicating a location on a path through heathland. The name has gained prominence through notable bearers and remains moderately common.
Distribution
Found throughout England and North America, with notable presence in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Anne Hathaway (actress), William Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway