Hewett Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hewett Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hewett family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 82
Female Servant 72
Independent 58
Farmer 49
Male Servant 48
Labourer 31
Ag Labourer 21
Blacksmith 15
Carpenter 14
Shoe Maker 14
Silk Weaver 14
Butcher 11
Tailor 11
Dress Maker 11
Weaver 10
Bricklayer 8
Laundress 7
Servant 7
Clerk 7
Coal Miner 7
Grocer 6
Apprentice 6
Ribbon Weaver 6
Publican 5
Baker 5

Hewett Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hewitt 83% 95,411
2 Hewett 100% 26,892
3 Howitt 67% 7,132
4 Howett 83% 4,625
5 Hawitt 67% 523
6 Hawett 83% 420
7 Hewet 83% 394
8 Howatt 67% 317
9 Hewatt 83% 123
10 Hewiett 86% 110
11 Hawatt 67% 107

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The surname Hewett is the 2nd most popular variant of Hewitt.

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