Find out how popular the last name Howarth is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Howarth.

Howarth, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Howarth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Howarth in America

Howarth is the 7774th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Howarth surname appeared 4,269 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Howarth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Howarth to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Howarth

The surname Howarth is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "hoor" meaning "hoar" or "grey" and "worth" meaning "an enclosure or homestead." It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England, particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire, where many early records of the name can be found.

The earliest known record of the surname Howarth dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1273 as "Howarth." Over time, various spellings emerged, including Howart, Howath, Howworth, and Howorth, reflecting regional dialects and scribal variations.

One notable historical reference to the name Howarth can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Horewrde" in reference to a landowner in Yorkshire. This record suggests that the name may have been in use even earlier than the 13th century.

In the 16th century, the name Howarth appeared in several Lancashire records, such as the Lancashire Wills and Inventories from 1548-1625, where individuals with the surname Howarth are mentioned. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Howarth, born in 1520 in Lancashire.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Howarth. One of the most prominent figures was William Howarth (1592-1647), an English landowner and Member of Parliament who represented Lancashire in the Long Parliament during the English Civil War.

Another notable bearer of the name was Robert Howarth (1664-1735), a British mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He was born in Lancashire and is known for his work on the motion of the moon and the calculation of eclipses.

In the literary world, Ellen Howarth (1827-1899) was a British novelist and poet who wrote under the pen name "Louisa" and published several well-received works in the 19th century, including "The Early Life of Jesus" and "Lyrics and Legends."

Additionally, Edward Howarth (1914-1992) was a British novelist and playwright best known for his works "The Samson Twins" and "The Student Prince," which explored themes of identity and social class in post-war Britain.

Another notable figure was Thomas Howarth (1841-1927), a British engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of the mechanical printing press. His innovations revolutionized the printing industry in the late 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Howarth

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Howarth.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Howarth was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Howarth has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Howarth was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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