Howley

Howley Meaning & Origin

About Howley
The surname Howley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "hol," meaning "hollow" or "depression," and the suffix "-ley," meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, Howley could refer to someone who lived near a hollow or depression in a meadow or clearing. Additionally, it could also be a locational surname, indicating a person who hailed from a place named Howley.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Howley: 2,688
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.91

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AW1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhaʊli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Howley in Braille

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

The name Howley in braille

How to sign the name Howley using Sign Language

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

The name Howley in sign language

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