Howerd Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Howard surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Meaning of the name

Many Howerd families will find their roots under Howard, the form most records use. Its meaning, shared with Howard, is “Heart-brave”.

Spelling and variants

The two spellings differ in a small detail: Howerd has “e” where Howard has “a”. The same family of names includes Heward and Hayward.

Get the complete Howerd report, with a museum-style coat of arms.