TheNameDBCarraway
OccupationalMeaning
Possibly derived from 'caraway' (the spice plant) or from a place name.
Etymology
May originate from the caraway plant (Carum carvi), suggesting an occupational connection to spice merchants or herbalists. Alternatively, it could derive from a Norman French place name brought to England after 1066.
About the Carraway Surname
A surname of uncertain origin that may relate to the spice trade or Norman settlement patterns. It appears more frequently in American records than in Britain.
Distribution
Primarily United States and England, with scattered presence in France.
Notable Bearers
Barbara Carraway (actress)