Howard
Howard Meaning & Origin
About Howard
The surname Howard is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Haward" or "Hawardus," which means "high guardian" or "chief guardian." It could also be derived from the Old Norse name "Hávarðr," meaning "high defender" or "high guardian." The name Howard was likely originally a nickname or occupational name given to someone who held a high position of authority or responsibility. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Howard is among the top 100 most popular surnames, indicating a significant presence in our records. Below is a detailed analysis of its distribution and trends:
- Number of People with the name Howard: 264,826
- Overall Popularity: 0.1%
- Ranking: 75
- Frequency per 100k people: 89.78
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Howard based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Howard in Braille
Here's how to represent Howard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Howard using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Howard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
