About Howie
The surname Howie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name Hugh, which itself comes from the Old French name Hugues. The name Hugh means "heart," "mind," or "spirit." Therefore, the surname Howie is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of someone named Hugh. Over time, variations of the name Howie have emerged, but its meaning remains connected to the personal name Hugh and its connotations of heart, mind, or spirit.
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The surname Howie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Howie 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 Howie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Howie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.