Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈhaʊ.əɹd/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Occupational name meaning "ewe herder", from Old English eowu "ewe" and hierde "herdsman, guardian". Related NamesDetails Rootseowu + hierdeGiven Name DescendantHoward(English) Same SpellingHoward 1 Categories agriculture, animals, defence
