HEWER
Hewer
Hewer is a British surname of occupational origin, deriving from the Middle English word 'hewere', meaning a cutter or a hewer of wood or stone. The name denotes someone who worked as a woodcutter or stonemason, one who shaped or cut material using tools.
This surname is found predominantly in England, particularly in the counties of Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. The earliest recorded instances of the Hewer surname date back to the late 13th century in the historical records of England.
Over the centuries, the name Hewer has evolved and diversified, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different regions of the British Isles and beyond. The Hewer surname may have undergone spelling variations due to dialectal differences and clerical errors in record-keeping.
Many individuals bearing the surname Hewer have contributed to various fields and endeavours, reflecting the diverse talents and pursuits of the bearers of this name. Today, individuals with the surname Hewer can be found across the UK and in other parts of the world, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors.
There are approximately 1,478 people named Hewer in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,421st most common surname in Britain. Around 23 in a million people in Britain are named Hewer.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Chris
- Christopher
- Craig
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
- Wilson
Female
- Amanda
- Catherine
- Emma
- Julie
- Katie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan