Rodway

Rodway is a surname of English origin. It is considered a locational surname, derived from a place name. The place name itself likely originated from the Old English words "rod" meaning "clearing" or "rood" and "way" referring to a road or path. Therefore, the name "Rodway" possibly signified a road through a clearing.

The surname Rodway can be found in various parts of England and beyond, likely spread through migration and settlement. Genealogical records and historical documents can be consulted to trace the origins and distribution of families bearing this name.

The surname might also be linked to specific locations with variations like "Rodway," "Rodways," or similar names referring to farmsteads or settlements. Further research into local history would be needed to confirm any specific geographic association.