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
Scholar 477
Agricultural Labourer 104
Labourer 34
Dress Maker 29
Servant 28
House Servant 22
Carter 17
House Maid 17
Blacksmith 16
House Keeper 16
Tailor 14
General Servant 13
Carpenter 12
Cook 11
Farm Labourer 10
Laundress 10
Gardener 9
Grocer 9
Shoe Maker 9
Silk Weaver 9
Milliner 8
Domestic Servant 8
Agricultural Labourer's Wife 8
Coal Miner 8
Cotton Weaver 7

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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