from way back

from far in the past; from a much earlier time. Grandfather comes from way back. This antique clock is from way back.

from way back

Since long ago; for a long time. For example, This painting has been in the family from way back, or We know the Smiths from way back. [Colloquial; late 1800s]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Asta	AHS-tah (Swedish, Norwegian)	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Quintilian	-	History
StÍGandr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Ernst	[ernst]
Lorainne	lə-RAYN	English (Rare)
Vojtech	-	Slovak