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The Wayd surname comes from a Scandinavian personal name, which came from the Old Norse "Valþiófr," composed of the elements "val" meaning "battle," and "þiofr," or "thief."
The surname Wayd was first found in Roxburghshire where they had been Lords of the manor of Waldeve, near Kelso, from ancient times. 1
"This family, long settled near Kelso, co. Roxburgh, have at different times written themselves Waitho, Watho, Waltho, and Waldie. " 2
However another source notes that the family could have originated further south in England: "As Waltho or Waldie the name crept northwards into Roxburghshire, and there the surname has flourished for centuries." 3
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wayd research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1152, 1400, 1439, 1508, 1526, 1531 and 1547 are included under the topic Early Wayd History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Waldie, Waddy, Waddie, Waldy, Waitho, Waltho and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Wayd Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Another 51 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Tho Waldie, who came to Virginia in 1649; Adam Waldie, who settled in Philadelphia in 1820; William and Isabel Crozier Waldie, who came to Ontario, Canada in 1831.