Hadaway

Hadaway is a variant of the English surname Hathaway. It shares the same origin: a habitational name for someone who lived near a path across a heath, derived from the Old English elements hæþ 'heath' and weg 'way'. The spelling alteration from 'th' to 'd' is a common phonetic variant.

Notable Bearers

Several individuals with the surname Hadaway have achieved recognition:

• Elizabeth Hadaway (born 1968), American poet.
• Henry Hadaway (born 1942), British record producer.
• Tom Hadaway (1923–2005), English playwright known for his works set in Tyneside.
• William Snelling Hadaway (1872–1941), American artist known for his marine and landscape paintings.

Cultural Notes

Hadaway is a less common variant, and it is primarily found in England. It is often mistaken for the German–Trinidadian singer Haddaway, famous for the 1990s hit 'What Is Love', though the two names are unrelated.

• Meaning: dweller by the heath path
• Origin: English
• Type: habitational surname
• Usage: primarily English-speaking countries