Howell
Howell is a common surname and given name that originates from the British Isles. It is derived from the Old English hugol, meaning "mound" or "hill". The name has been adopted in various forms across different cultures and regions, and has also been used as a place name in several countries.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Howell is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English hugol, which translates to "mound" or "hill". It is a topographic surname, given to individuals who resided near a hill. Over time, the name has evolved and has been adopted in various forms across different cultures and regions.
People with the surname Howell[edit | edit source]
There are many notable people with the surname Howell. Some of these include:
- Clara Howell, an American educator and suffragist
- Thomas Howell (botanist), an American botanist who discovered several new plant species
- Graham Howell, a New Zealand cricketer
People with the given name Howell[edit | edit source]
There are also many notable people with the given name Howell. Some of these include:
- Howell Cobb, an American political figure and a leading southern Democrat
- Howell Davis, a Welsh pirate
- Howell Heflin, a U.S. Senator from Alabama
Places named Howell[edit | edit source]
Several places have been named Howell, including:
- Howell, Michigan, a city in the U.S. state of Michigan
- Howell, New Jersey, a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
- Howell, Utah, a town in Box Elder County, Utah, United States
See also[edit | edit source]
- Howell-Jolly bodies, named after American physiologists William Henry Howell and Justin Marie Jolly
- Howell torpedo, a type of torpedo used by the United States Navy in the late 19th century
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