Howland
Howland Meaning & Origin
About Howland
The surname Howland is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Hugleikr, meaning "mindful" or "thoughtful." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Hugleikr. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Howland, and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Howland can trace their ancestry back to those who were once associated with the name Hugleikr.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Howland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Howland: 8,675
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 4092
- Frequency per 100k people: 2.94
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Howland based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Howland in Braille
Here's how to represent Howland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Howland using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Howland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
