About Hough
The surname Hough is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "hoh" or "hough," which means a heel or the back of the knee. It could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a hill or a hollow, or it could have been a nickname for someone with a peculiar gait or a deformity in the leg. The surname Hough is relatively common in England and has variations such as How, Howe, and Huff.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hough 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 Hough in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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