The Allewy surname finds its earliest origins with the ancient
Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name is derived from the Old English
personal name Æthelwig, which originally meant
noble-war, Ælfwig, which meant
elf-war, or
Ealdwig, which meant
old war.Early Origins of the Allewy family
The surname Allewy was first found in
Suffolk, where they held a
family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Allewy family
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Allewy Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few
hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early
Anglo-Saxon surnames like Allewy are characterized by many
spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Allewy include: Alway, Allway, Alewy, Alwy, Always, Allways, Ailwi, Alwi, Alawy, Alewi, Alwaye and many more.
Early Notables of the Allewy family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Allewy family to the New World and Oceana
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Allewy or a variant listed above: Robert Alway, who was recorded in Oxford County, Ontario in 1835; J.W. Alway in Lincoln County, Ontario in 1872; and Alfred Alway in Haldimand County, Ontario in 1877..