Howse Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Howse Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Howse family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 43
Female Servant 28
Independent 18
Farmer 12
Labourer 9
Male Servant 7
Ag Labourer 7
Blacksmith 6
Baker 4
Shoe Maker 4
Milliner 3
Pauper Inmate 3
Gardener 2
Clerk 2
Coachman 2
Grocer 2
Paper Maker 2
Box Maker 2
Coal Porter 2
Laundress 2
Painter 2
Brick Layer 2
Marshman 2
Carpenter 2
Labourer's Widow 2

Howse Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Howes 60% 39,536
2 Hawes 40% 26,341
3 Howse 100% 7,771
4 Hewes 40% 3,564
5 Haws 60% 2,649
6 Hews 60% 2,028
7 Hows 80% 1,896
8 Howis 60% 1,001
9 Hewis 40% 778
10 Hawse 80% 312
11 Houghs 33% 238
12 Hawis 40% 149

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The surname Howse is the 3rd most popular variant of Howes.

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