Where Does the Howey Surname Come From?

Spelled Howey, the surname still points back to Howie.

What does the surname Howey mean?

Its meaning, shared with Howie, is “A descendant of little How, a variant of Hugh (spirit)”. In the 2010 US Census, 2,480 Americans gave Howey as their last name (rank 12,500). That is enough to place it in the top 25,000 American surnames.

How is Howey related to Howie?

Howey is listed among the recognised spellings of Howie. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Is there a Howey coat of arms?

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

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