HOWTON
Howton
Howton is a distinguished surname that originates from England. It is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Heardwine," composed of the elements "heard," meaning "hardy" or "brave," and "wine," meaning "friend." The surname Howton is classified as a patronymic surname, suggesting that it was originally based on the given name of an ancestor.
The first documented instance of the surname Howton was recorded in the early 13th century. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Howton have spread across various regions of England, particularly in the West Country and the Midlands.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Howton have been known for their contributions to various fields such as agriculture, trade, and the arts. The name has also been associated with several notable figures who have made significant contributions to society.
The surname Howton has evolved over time, resulting in different variations such as Houton, Hooton, and Houghton. These variations reflect the phonetic changes that have occurred in the English language and the diverse regional accents found in different parts of England.
Today, the surname Howton continues to be found in England and in various parts of the world where descendants of the Howton family have settled. It stands as a symbol of heritage, ancestry, and tradition, embodying the rich history and cultural identity of the British people.
There are approximately 215 people named Howton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Howton.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Russell
- Simon
- Steve
- Stewart
Female
- Cheryl
- Christine
- Diane
- Jean
- Julie
- Lisa
- Louise
- Patricia
- Ritu
- Sadie
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
- Valeria
Similar and related surnames
- Houghton
- Haughton
- Hooton
- Heuton
- Hooten
- Hotton
- Hewton
- Hootton
- Hootun
- Hadan
- Hadani
- Haddan
- Hadden
- Haddin
- Haddon
- Haden
- Hadian
- Hadin
- Hadnue
- Hadon
- Hadyn
- Haiden
- Haidon
- Haiton
- Haiyden
- Hatan
- Haten
- Hatin
- Haton
- Hattan
- Hatten
- Hattin
- Hatton
- Hauden
- Hauten
- Hautin
- Hauton
- Hautton
- Hawden
- Hawdin
- Hawdon
- Hawtayne
- Hawten
- Hawtin
- Hawton
- Haydan
- Hayden
- Haydin
- Haydn
- Haydon
- Hayten
- Hayton
- Headden
- Headdon
- Headen
- Headin
- Headon
- Heaten
- Heatin
- Heaton
- Heatton
- Heayton
- Heddan
- Hedden
- Heddin
- Heddon
- Heden
- Hedin
- Hedna
- Hedon
- Hedouin
- Heduan
- Heeton
- Heiden
- Heidon
- Heiton
- Heton
- Hettena
- Hetton
- Heyden
- Heydon
- Heyton
- Hidden
- Hiddon
- Hiden
- Hidon
- Hieton
- Hiton
- Hitten
- Hitton
- Hoaton
- Hodan
- Hodden
- Hoddon
- Hoden
- Hodon
- Hodton
- Hooden
- Hootan
- Hootin
- Hotan
- Hoten
- Hotine
- Hoton
- Hotonu
- Hotten
- Hottin
- Houden
- Houdin
- Houdon
- Houghten
- Houhton
- Houten
- Houthton
- Houton
- Houtton
- Howden
- Howdin
- Howdon
- Howtin
- Howtson
- Hoyden
- Hoydon
- Hoyten
- Hoyton
- Htun
- Hudden
- Huddon
- Huden
- Hudin
- Hudon
- Hughton
- Huiton
- Hutanu
- Hutin
- Huton
- Huttan
- Hutten
- Huttin
- Hutton
- Huttons
- Huttton
- Huyden
- Huydon
- Huyton
- Hyden
- Hydon
- Hyton
- Hytten
- Hytton
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.