Conway

Type Surname (from location)
Usage Welsh, English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɑn.ˌweɪ/(American English) /ˈkɒn.ˌweɪ/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the name of the River Conwy in Wales, or the town situated at the mouth of the river. It is possibly derived from Welsh cyn "foremost" and the common river name suffix wy.

Related Names

Given Name DescendantConway(English)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024