About Hovel
The surname Hovel is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "hovel," which referred to a small, simple dwelling or shelter. As a surname, Hovel likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived in or near a hovel or had a connection to such a dwelling. It may also have been used to describe someone with a humble or modest lifestyle.
The surname Hovel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hovel 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 Hovel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hovel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hovel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.