Howrey (surname)

Howrey is a surname of English origin. It is considered a relatively uncommon surname. The name is believed to be derived from the medieval personal name "Huwery", which is a diminutive of the personal name "Hugh". "Hugh" itself is derived from the Old High German element "hugu," meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit." Over time, the name evolved through various spellings to its present form, Howrey. As a surname, Howrey would have originally identified someone as a descendant or associate of a person named Huwery or Hugh.