About Howerter
The surname Howerter is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Hugo," which means "mind" or "intellect." The suffix "-er" indicates an occupational name, suggesting that the original bearer of the surname may have been associated with a profession or trade related to the mind or intellect. Overall, the surname Howerter likely originated as a patronymic name for someone whose ancestor was named Hugo and worked in a profession related to intellectual pursuits.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Howerter 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 Howerter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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