Hows Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hows Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hows family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 31
Independent 14
Labourer 9
Female Servant 7
Shoe Maker 6
Ag Labourer 5
Male Servant 4
Tailor 3
Gardener 2
Plaiter 2
Chair Maker 2
Farmer 1
Hair Dresser 1
Lace Maker 1
Smith 1
Waggoner 1
Fisher Man 1
Publican 1
Car Driver 1
Yarm Bealer 1
Barber 1
Forge Man 1
Blacksmith 1
Brush Maker 1
Clergyman 1

Hows Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Howes 80% 39,536
2 Hawes 60% 26,341
3 Howse 80% 7,771
4 Hewes 60% 3,564
5 Haws 75% 2,649
6 Hews 75% 2,028
7 Hows 100% 1,896
8 Howis 80% 1,001
9 Hewis 60% 778
10 Hawse 60% 312
11 Houghs 50% 238
12 Hawis 60% 149

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The surname Hows is the 7th most popular variant of Howes.

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