Howell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Howell Name Meaning: This is a habitational name from 'Howell'in Lincolnshire,named from an old english 'hugo/mound'or 'hillock'.

The surname originates from the british isles & is very common amoung those of welsh ancestry.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Howell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Howell family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 445
Female Servant 429
Independent 287
Labourer 202
Farmer 183
Male Servant 148
Collier 111
Shoe Maker 63
Carpenter 60
Tailor 52
Mason 44
Dress Maker 40
Ag Labourer 31
Miner 29
Blacksmith 28
Servant 27
Pauper 24
Weaver 23
Apprentice 23
Publican 21
Smith 20
Baker 20
Independant 19
Butcher 19
Laundress 19

Howell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Howell 100% 102,027
2 Hewell 83% 3,837
3 Howel 83% 3,029
4 Hawell 83% 1,582
5 Hewill 67% 690
6 Howall 83% 435
7 Howill 83% 294
8 Hewall 67% 124

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The surname Howell is the most popular version of all its varients

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