Names / Howard
Is Howard a first name or a last name?
Howard is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others.
How to address someone called Howard
- United States. Howard is used both ways: about 264,826 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 105,109 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Howard is used both ways: 49% of people from the United Kingdom with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Howard is used both ways: 28% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Australia. Howard is used both ways: 53% of people from Australia with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
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Howard by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Howard as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (3,362 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 659 | 1,631 | 29% |
| United Kingdom | 284 | 292 | 49% |
| Canada | 61 | 159 | 28% |
| Australia | 65 | 58 | 53% |
| New Zealand | 11 | 36 | 23% |
| South Africa | 4 | 9 | 31% |
| Ireland | 10 | 2 | 83% |
| Germany | 5 | 4 | 56% |
| France | 4 | 4 | 50% |
| Argentina | 4 | 1 | 80% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Howard in the United States
- As a surname: about 264,826 people in the 2010 census, rank 75 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 105,109 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 0% of them girls.
Howard as a given name: men or women?
About 0% of people with Howard as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 0% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: a title is usually a safe guess, but the full name without a title is always polite.
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