Gollway meaning | Last name Gollway origin

The variation of Galwey. From the town of Galway in Ireland-one of the very few local surnames that have originated in that country. The family are a branch of Ulick de B., ancestor of the Marquis of Clanricarde, having accredited the bills of the citizens of Galway, was commonly known as Sir John de Galway. From this personage descended the extinct baronets Gallwey, and the existing Galweys of Lota, county of Cork.

The variant of Galloway. One who came from Galloway meaning "white hill-face," a district in Sotland.

Surname is form of Gallery. One who came from Gallery meaning "stranger Gael," in Angus; descendant of the gray youth.

Surname Gollway is the variant form of the Gallaway. See Galloway - An extensive district forming the South West corner of Scotland. The surname is written in the Hundred Rolls Galaway and Galeway.

Gollway is the variant of Galloway. An extensive district forming the South West corner of Scotland. The surname is written in the Hundred Rolls Galaway and Galeway.