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.

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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: 4,092
  • 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.

Ranking information for the surname Howland is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HLNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H04053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AW1 L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈhaʊlΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H453

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.

The name Howland in braille

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.

The name Howland in sign language

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