Padway

Meaning

A topographic surname referring to a path or way near a padlock, enclosure, or field.

Etymology

Padway combines the Old English elements 'pad' (path) or 'padde' (toad/frog) with 'way' (path or road), suggesting a location description. Alternatively, it may derive from a place name containing these elements in medieval England.

About the Padway Surname

Padway is an English topographic surname describing a geographical location or pathway. The surname remains quite uncommon and is primarily found in historical English records.

Distribution

Rare surname found primarily in England and English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Padway Surname