About Howanitz
The surname Howanitz is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name "Hovan," which is a variant of the name "Ivan." It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Hovan or Ivan. The name "Ivan" itself is derived from the Hebrew name "Yochanan," meaning "God is gracious." Therefore, the surname Howanitz can be interpreted to mean "descendant of Hovan" or "descendant of Ivan."
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The surname Howanitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Howanitz 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 Howanitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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