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 7
Draper 2
Tailoress 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Cotton Spinner 1
General Servant 1
Draper Assistant 1
Groom's Clerk 1
Tailor 1
Own Means 1
House Domestic 1
Gardener 1
Servant 1
Apprentice & Fitter 1
Coal Miner 1
Domestic Servant Laborer 1
Labourer 1
Labourer Spinner 1
Leather Merchant Assistant 1
Shoemaker 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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