About Hathaway
The surname Hathaway is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "haeth" meaning "heath" or "heather" and "weg" meaning "way" or "path." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Hathaway can be interpreted as "dweller by the heath path" or "one who lives near the heather-covered road." This surname likely originated as a locational name for someone who resided near a heath or heather-covered area in England.
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The surname Hathaway is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hathaway based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hathaway in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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