Howell as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Howell?

According to the 2010 census, there are 112,041 people with the surname Howell in the United States. Howell is the 272nd most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Howell?

About 0.036% Americans have the last name Howell.

This means 1 in 2,756 people are named Howell.

Is the Last Name Howell Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Howell grew by 2.2%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Howell are Black?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Howell in the United States.

Race Percent
White79.48%
Black15.08%
Hispanic2.46%
Multiracial1.80%
Native American0.72%
Asian0.46%