Howis Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Howis Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Howis family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 7
Independent 4
Labourer 3
Agri Laborer 2
Farmer 2
Shoe Mr 2
Pauper 2
Copper Miner 1
Mason 1
Sail Maker 1
Independant 1
Apprentice 1
Clerk 1
Carman 1
Physician 1
Male Servant 1
Apprentice Moulder 1
Boiler Builder 1
Shoe Maker 1
Porter 1
Court Servant 1
Brick Maker 1
Omnibus Driver 1
Silver Plate Worker 1
Tailor 1

Howis Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Howes 80% 39,536
2 Hawes 60% 26,341
3 Howse 60% 7,771
4 Hewes 60% 3,564
5 Haws 60% 2,649
6 Hews 60% 2,028
7 Hows 80% 1,896
8 Howis 100% 1,001
9 Hewis 80% 778
10 Hawse 40% 312
11 Hawis 80% 149

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The surname Howis is the 8th most popular variant of Howes.

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