Hew Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hew Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hew family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 7
Gardener 4
Musician 2
House Maid 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Carter 1
Fund Holder 1
Farmer's Daughter 1
Farmer's Wife 1
Shepherd 1
Beer Retailer's Wife 1
Book Folder 1
Coal Porter 1
Hair Net Maker 1
In Pensioner 1
Landress 1
Miner 1
Miners Wife 1
Mason 1
Railway Engine Cleaner 1
Railway Policeman 1
Apprentice To Brush Maker 1
Army Pensiner 1
Railway Porter 1
Servant 1

Hew Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Howe 50% 78,383
2 How 67% 16,212
3 Hugh 25% 14,931
4 Haw 67% 8,061
5 Howie 40% 1,956
6 Hawe 50% 1,552
7 Hew 100% 538
8 Hue 33% 292
9 Hewe 75% 122

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The surname Hew is the 7th most popular variant of Howe.

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