Howel Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Howel ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Howel Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Howel family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 55
Female Servant 37
Farmer 21
Collier 20
Male Servant 19
Independent 19
Labourer 10
Weaver 6
Shoe Maker 5
Blacksmith 5
Servant 5
Miner 4
Ag Labourer 4
Dress Maker 4
Tailor 3
Carpenter 3
Mason 3
Bricklayer 3
Silk Joiner 3
School Master 2
Joiner 2
Widdow 2
Shipwright 2
Coffee Roaster J 2
Boat Man 2

Howel Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Howell 83% 102,027
2 Howel 100% 3,029
3 Howl 80% 1,852
4 Howle 60% 1,420

Did you know?

The surname Howel is the 2nd most popular variant of Howell.

Search for the Howel family