Howson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Howson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Howson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 42
Female Servant 37
Independent 34
Farmer 27
Cotton Weaver 16
Labourer 13
Coal Miner 13
Weaver 13
Male Servant 12
Shoe Maker 10
Cotton Spinner 7
Apprentice 7
Carpenter 7
Joiner 6
Miller 6
Ag Labourer 6
Butcher 5
Tailor 5
Flax Dresser 5
Grocer 5
Carrier 5
Dress Maker 4
Employed In Cotton 4
Silk Weaver 4
Teacher 4

Howson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hewson 83% 16,637
2 Howson 100% 14,344
3 Hewison 71% 4,868
4 Hawson 83% 4,177
5 Houson 83% 1,414
6 Hauson 67% 717
7 Hawsen 67% 529
8 Heweson 71% 152
9 Howsen 83% 134
10 Howison 86% 127

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The surname Howson is the 2nd most popular variant of Hewson.

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