Howan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Howan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Howan family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 6
Chemist Wine & Spirit Merchant 2
Cotton Doffer 2
Domestic Servant 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Carpenter 1
Mason 1
Stoker 1
Blacksmith 1
Cotton Warehouse Man 1
Groom 1
House Keeper 1
Tailor Assistant 1
Stone Mason 1
Wife Of Stone Mason 1
Cart Lender 1
Dress Maker 1
Machine Fitter 1
General Domestic Servant 1
Police Constable 1

Howan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hewin 60% 840
2 Howen 80% 477
3 Hewen 60% 386
4 Howan 100% 255
5 Hown 80% 160
6 Hawn 60% 151

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The surname Howan is the 4th most popular variant of Hewin.

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