About Howey
The surname Howey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hugie," which was a diminutive form of "Hugh." The name "Hugh" itself comes from the Germanic elements "hug" meaning "heart, mind" and "wig" meaning "war." Therefore, the surname Howey is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was brave or had a strong spirit. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Howey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Howey 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 Howey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Howey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Howey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.