Howling

Howling Meaning & Origin

About Howling
The surname Howling is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hugol," meaning "owl." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who had owl-like characteristics or behaviors, such as being wise or having a nocturnal nature. The surname Howling signifies a connection to owls and their associated symbolism, often representing wisdom, mystery, and nocturnal qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Howling: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H04052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AW1 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Howling in Braille

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

The name Howling in braille

How to sign the name Howling using Sign Language

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

The name Howling in sign language

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