Howley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Howley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Howley family

Profession Census Frequency
Labourer 19
Agricultural Labourer 16
Female Servant 14
Independent 11
Cotton Weaver 4
Farmer 4
Cabinet Maker 4
Apprentice 4
Shoe Maker 3
Blacksmith 3
Cotton Spinner 3
Laundress 3
Card Setter 3
House Keeper 2
Painter 2
Tailor 2
Silk Weaver 2
Miner 2
Publican 2
Dealer 2
Coal Miner 2
Factory Labourer 2
Sea Apprentice 1
Gardener Journeyman 1
Mariner Stow Dealer 1

Howley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hawley 83% 21,707
2 Howley 100% 5,837
3 Hewley 83% 760
4 Hawly 67% 112

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The surname Howley is the 2nd most popular variant of Hawley.

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