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.

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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.

Ranking information for the surname Howard is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AW1 ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/haʊərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H630

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.

The name Howard in braille

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.

The name Howard in sign language

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