About Hews
The surname Hews is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Hugh, which itself is derived from the Old Germanic name "Hugo." The name Hews is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Hugh. The name Hugh means "heart," "mind," or "spirit," and was a popular name in medieval England. Over time, the surname Hews has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Hewes or Hughes.
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The surname Hews is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hews based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hews is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hews in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hews using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.