About Howel
The surname Howel is of Welsh origin and is derived from the personal name "Hywel," which means "eminent" or "prominent" in Welsh. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Hywel. The name was popular in Wales during the medieval period and has variations such as Howell and Howells. Today, individuals with the surname Howel can be found worldwide, particularly in countries with Welsh heritage.
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The surname Howel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Howel 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 Howel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Howel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Howel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.