About Hewey
The surname Hewey is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Hugh," which itself comes from the Old Germanic name "Hugo." The name "Hugo" means "heart," "mind," or "spirit." Therefore, the surname Hewey is likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of someone named Hugh or Hugo.
The surname Hewey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hewey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hewey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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