TheNameDBHow
TopographicMeaning
A short surname possibly derived from a place name, personal name, or descriptive term.
Etymology
The surname may derive from Old English 'hoh' (a spur of land) or from a personal name. Alternatively, it could be a shortened form of a longer surname or a Scottish variant of a Gaelic name.
About the How Surname
How is a short English or Scottish surname with uncertain origins and limited modern distribution. Its brevity and rarity suggest it may be a shortened form or regional variant.
Distribution
Rare, found primarily in England and Scotland with limited international distribution.