Where does the last name Hataway come from?

Question:

Where does the last name Hataway come from?

I am just beginning to explore my family tree and I thought someone out there might know. I am distant from my fathers side of the family, so I can't just get an answer from them. Any suggestions?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Hey Jen J Frost,

Swyrich.com has it as:
Origin: English

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hathaway, Hatheway, Hathoway, Hathway and others.

First found in Gloucestershire where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Joe Hathoway settled in New England in 1635; Francis Hathaway settled in Virginia in 1652; John and Susan Hathaway settled in Boston in 1635.
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This seems to be proven by LDS Family Search entries showing England also.