Howe is an English surname. Howe, when derived from the Old Norse: haugr, means hill, knoll, or mound and may refer to a tumulus, or barrow.[1] However, when derived from Old English: hol, it can refer to a hollow or dell.[2] Historically the surname was most commonly found in the Northeast of England and the Orkney and Shetland islands.

Notable people with the surname include:

A–H

I–Z

Fictional characters

See also

References

  1. Kenneth Cameron (1963), English Place-names, p. 117. Taylor & Francis
  2. Eric Partridge (1977), Origins: A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English, p. 1370. Routledge. ISBN 0203421140
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