Howl

Howl Meaning & Origin

About Howl
The surname Howl is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hulu," meaning "hill" or "mound." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a hill or a mound. The name Howl signifies a connection to the geographical features of the land, reflecting the individual's ancestral ties to a specific place.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Howl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Howl: 171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104602
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Howl 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 Howl is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AW1 L
🌐 IPA
/haʊl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Howl in Braille

Here's how to represent Howl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Howl in braille

How to sign the name Howl using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Howl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Howl in sign language

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