About Northway
The surname Northway is of English origin and is derived from a topographic name for someone who lived to the north of a settlement or landmark. It is composed of the Middle English word "north" meaning "north" and "way" meaning "road" or "path." The name likely originated as a way to distinguish individuals who resided in the northern part of a village or town. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Northway is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Northway based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Northway is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Northway in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Northway using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.