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

Howlader, 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 Howlader surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Howlader in America

Howlader is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Howlader surname appeared 238 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Howlader.

The history of the last name Howlader

The surname "HOWLADER" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Bengal, which is now divided between the modern-day nations of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. This name is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries.

The term "HOWLADER" is derived from the Bengali word "হাওলাদার" (Haoldar), which can be loosely translated as "a person in charge of a haul" or "a custodian of a storehouse." In the medieval era, a "haul" referred to a granary or a storehouse for grains and other agricultural produce. The suffix "-dar" in Bengali means "holder" or "keeper."

Some historical records suggest that the name "HOWLADER" was initially associated with individuals who held positions of authority or responsibility in overseeing the storage and distribution of grains and other essential commodities in rural areas or agricultural communities. It is likely that the name became hereditary and was passed down through generations within families.

One of the earliest documented references to the name "HOWLADER" can be found in the "Rajopakhyan," a 16th-century Bengali manuscript that chronicles the lives of various rulers and prominent figures in the region. The manuscript mentions a certain "Khanja Howlader," who was a local administrator during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "HOWLADER" was Uday Narayan Howlader, a Bengali scholar and writer who lived in the 19th century (1815-1892). He authored several works on Bengali literature and folklore and played a significant role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Bengal.

During the British colonial period in India, several individuals with the surname "HOWLADER" were involved in various roles, including administrative positions and literary pursuits. One such individual was Mokshed Ali Howlader (1837-1905), a Bengali poet and writer who contributed to the development of modern Bengali literature.

In more recent times, Fazle Hossain Howlader (1923-2006) was a prominent Bangladeshi academic and researcher who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and ecology. He served as the vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka and received numerous awards and honors for his work.

Another noteworthy figure was Mofazzal Hossain Howlader (1930-2008), a Bangladeshi politician and statesman who served as the Speaker of the National Parliament and played a crucial role in the country's political landscape during the late 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Howlader

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

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 Howlader 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.

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 Howlader was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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