| ![Show Contents]() Ottaway History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The roots of the Anglo-Saxon name Ottaway come from when the family resided in the region of Ottway. Ottaway is a topographic surname, which was given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree. Habitation names form the other broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Early Origins of the Ottaway familyThe surname Ottaway was first found in Westmorland where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Ottaway familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ottaway research. Another 59 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1615, 1652, 1671, 1680, 1682, 1685, 1692 and 1693 are included under the topic Early Ottaway History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ottaway Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Ottaway has been recorded under many different variations, including Otway, Ottway, Ottaway, Otaway, Otawa and others. Early Notables of the Ottaway familyNotables of this surname at this time include: Sir John Otway; and Thomas Otway (1652-1685), an English dramatist of the Restoration period, best known for Venice Preserv'd, or...
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Some of the Ottaway family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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| Ottaway migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Ottaway Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- George Ottaway, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Eden" in 1838 1
- Elizabeth Ottaway, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Eden" in 1838 1
- John Ottaway, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Eden" in 1838 1
- Mary Ann Ottaway, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Eden" in 1838 1
- Alfred Ottaway, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Eden" in 1838 1
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| Ottaway 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: Ottaway Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Henry W. Ottaway, (b. 1852), aged 17, British labourer travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Hydaspes" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 30th September 1869 2
- Mr. George Ottaway, (b. 1844), aged 30, English settler from Surrey travelling from London aboard the ship "Sussex" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 17th July 1874 3
- Mrs. Martha Ottaway, (b. 1845), aged 29, English settler from Surrey travelling from London aboard the ship "Sussex" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 17th July 1874 3
- Mr. James Ottaway, (b. 1871), aged 3 years 6 months, English settler from Surrey travelling from London aboard the ship "Sussex" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 17th July 1874 3
- Miss Martha Ottaway, (b. 1873), aged 1, English settler from Surrey travelling from London aboard the ship "Sussex" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 17th July 1874 3
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Ottaway (post 1700) | + |
- David B. Ottaway, American journalist and a fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Life
- James Ottaway (1908-1999), English actor from Chertsey, Surrey, known for his roles in The Long Good Friday (1980), That'll Be the Day (1973) and Absolution (1978)
- Scott Ottaway (b. 1972), English drummer and percussionist for the Merseybeat band The Searchers
- Cuthbert John Ottaway (1850-1878), first captain of the England Association Football team
- Hugh Ottaway (1925-1979), British writer on concert music
- Richard Geoffrey James Ottaway (b. 1945), British Conservative politician, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee (2010)
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Si Deus nobiscum quis contra nos
Motto Translation: If God be with us who can be against us?.
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