Howard
Norman guardian-name — and Howard ducal house.
CoreHistoric reach
The seat of Howard
Seat vacantChief
No chief yet. The seat awaits its first claimant — be the first to stake your name to Howard.
Current mission
No mission proclaimed. The chief, once seated, sets the clan’s public focus — a campaign, a contest, a piece of restoration, a year of remembrance.
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Stake your name →What does the Howard name mean?
Norman patronymic from Huard / Anglo-Scandinavian Hávarðr; or fused with Howard place-names in Norfolk.
The history of Howard
The Howard Dukes of Norfolk carry a medieval East Anglian line into the peerage; American actor Ron Howard descends from a different Irish-American pool — spelling alone links them.
Notable bearers of the Howard name
- Catherine Howard (c.1523–1542) — queen consort
- Michael Howard (b. 1941) — politician
Frequently asked
What does the surname Howard mean?
Norman patronymic from Huard / Anglo-Scandinavian Hávarðr; or fused with Howard place-names in Norfolk.
Where does the Howard family come from?
The Howard family was historically based in North West and South East in England, in particular North West and South East.
Who are some famous Howards?
Notable bearers of the Howard name include Catherine Howard (c.1523–1542) — queen consort and Michael Howard (b. 1941) — politician.