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The Anglo-Saxon name Dawe comes from the baptismal name for the son of David. 1

Early Origins of the Dawe family

The surname Dawe was first found in Lancashire where the name Dawe (no first name) was first listed in 1212. Ralph Dawe was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls of Worcester in 1211 and later Lovekin Dawes was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1279. 2

Early History of the Dawe family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dawe research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1212, 1580, 1602, 1605, 1608, 1653, 1671, 1708, 1724 and 1766 are included under the topic Early Dawe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dawe Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Dawe were recorded, including Dawes, Dawe, Daw, Daws, Douwes, Dohse and others.

Early Notables of the Dawe family

Distinguished members of the family include

  • Lancelot Dawes (1580-1653), English divine, born at Barton Kirk in Westmorland of poor parents. "When seventeen he became a student of Queen's College, Oxford, and a few months later became a servitor...
  • Sir William Dawes (1671-1724), was "Archbishop of York, the youngest son of Sir John Dawes and Jane, daughter of Richard Hawkins of Braintree, was born in August 1671 at Lyons, near Braintree in Essex...
  • Richard Dawes (1708-1766), was a Greek scholar and schoolmaster, was born in 1708, probably at Stapleton, a hamlet of Market Bosworth, Leicestershire. 3

Dawe Ranking

In the United States, the name Dawe is the 16,578th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 4 However, in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Dawe is ranked the 23rd most popular surname with an estimated 735 people with that name. 5

Ireland Migration of the Dawe family to Ireland

Some of the Dawe family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

United States Dawe migration to the United States +

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Dawe family emigrate to North America:

Dawe Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Geo Dawe, aged 23, who landed in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Paul" 6
  • Geo Dawe, aged 25, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Thomas" 6
  • John Dawe, who landed in Virginia in 1658 6
  • An Dawe, who arrived in Virginia in 1658 6
  • Mary Dawe, who arrived in Maryland in 1670 6
Dawe Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Dawe, aged 32, who landed in New York, NY in 1848 6
  • Mr. William Dawe, (b. 1865), aged 34, Cornish painter travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 13th May 1899 en route to Chicaho, Illinois, USA 7
Dawe Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Mr. Harry Dawe, (b. 1882), aged 19, Cornish painter travelling aboard the ship "Oceanic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 11th September 1901 en route to Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA 7
  • Mr. Peter Dawe, (b. 1861), aged 40, Cornish painter travelling aboard the ship "Oceanic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 11th September 1901 en route to Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA 7
  • Mr. William Dawe, (b. 1879), aged 22, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "Lucania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 30th March 1901 en route to New Jersey, USA 7
  • Mrs. Isabella Dawe, (b. 1874), aged 29, Cornish domestic travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 6th June 1903 en route to O'Neill, Nebraska, USA 7
  • Mr. John Dawe, (b. 1884), aged 20, Cornish mason travelling aboard the ship "Oceanic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 30th March 1904 en route to Loch Muller, New York, USA 7
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Canada Dawe migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dawe Settlers in Canada in the 16th Century
  • George Dawe was in possession of property at Port de Grave, Newfoundland which had been in his family from 1595 8
Dawe Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Dawe Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Sara Dawe, who settled in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland in 1807

Australia Dawe migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Dawe Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Arthur Dawe(b. 1790), aged 36, Cornish settler convicted in Cornwall, UK on 20th March 1826, sentenced for 14 years for housebreaking in the dwelling-house of Pascoe Stephens, transported aboard the ship "Layton" on 13th June 1827 to Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania, Australia 9
  • John Dawe, English convict from Devon, who was transported aboard the "Argyle" on March 5th, 1831, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 10
  • Mr. Michael Dawe, (b. 1822), aged 14, Cornish settler convicted in Cornwall, UK on 28th June 1836, sentenced for 14 years for stealing a metal pot, transported aboard the ship "Henry Porcher" on 1st August 1836 to Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania, Australia 11
  • Mr. Michael Dawe, (b. 1822), aged 14 born in Redruth, Cornwall, UK convicted in Cornwall on 28th June 1836, sentenced for 14 years for taking a pot, transported aboard the ship "Henry Porcher" in 1836 to Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania, Australia 12
  • Miss Elizabeth Dawe, (b. 1815), aged 24, Cornish dressmaker, from Callington, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Amelia Thompson" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 27th September 1839 13
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

New Zealand Dawe migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Dawe Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Miss Emma Dawe, (b. 1846), aged 17, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Huntress" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st April 1863 14
  • Miss Catherine Dawe, (b. 1847), aged 18, Irish domestic servant from Waterford travelling from London aboard the ship "Tudor" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 24th September 1865 15
  • Mr. John Dawe, (b. 1843), aged 22, Irish labourer from Waterford travelling from London aboard the ship "Tudor" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 24th September 1865 15
  • Mrs. Anne Dawe, (b. 1825), aged 40, Irish settler from Waterford travelling from London aboard the ship "Tudor" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 24th September 1865 15
  • Mr. William Dawe, (b. 1819), aged 46, Irish labourer from Waterford travelling from London aboard the ship "Tudor" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 24th September 1865 15
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Dawe (post 1700) +

  • Denias Dawe (b. 1859), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Michigan State Senate 19th District; Elected 1934 16
  • Philip Dawe (b. 1780), English mezzotint engraver, son of a city merchant and was articled to Henry Robert Morland 17
  • Henry Edward Dawe (1790-1848), English painter and mezzotint engraver, a younger son of Philip Dawe, also a mezzotint engraver, born in Kentish Town, near London, 24 Sept. 1790
  • George Dawe (1781-1829), English portrait artist and mezzotint engraver, born in Brewer Street, Golden Square, London, on 8 Feb. 1781 17
  • Tom Dawe (b. 1940), Newfoundland-born, Canadian writer from Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Linda Margaret Dawe (1948-2021), Canadian pioneering record executive with RCA from Belleville, Ont., known for her work with Elton John, Bob Marley, Jefferson Starship and Blue Rodeo
  • Donald Bruce Dawe AO (1930-2020), Australian poet, generally considered to be the most influential Australian poet
  • Eric N. Dawe (1921-2015), Newfoundland politician and businessman from Bay Roberts, he represented Port de Grave in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1962 to 1971 and from 1975 to 1979
  • Billie "Bill" Dawe (1924-2013), Canadian two-time gold medalist ice hockey player
  • Jason Dawe (b. 1973), Canadian professional NHL ice hockey player
  • ... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Frank Rock Slide
  • Mr. Alfred Dawe, "Dawes", Canadian resident of Frank, Alberta who was buried in the Frank Rock Slide on 29th April 1903 18
HMS Repulse
  • Mr. Frederick Arthur Dawe, British Marine, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and died in the sinking 19
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  10. State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2015, January 8) Argyle voyage to Van Diemen's Land, Australia in 1831 with 251 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/argyle/1831
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  19. HMS Repulse Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listrepulsecrew.html
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