Surname Howderschill - Meaning and Origin

Howderschill: What does the surname Howderschill mean?

The last name Howderschill is of German origin. It is suggested to have derived from the German word Hausder Schlick, meaning 'house of the marsh'.

The name is thought to refer to one who lived by a marsh. This would typically have been a family who owned a homestead next to a marsh, which enabled them to benefit from the resources available in the marsh such as wildfowl, fish, and reeds which could be used for weaving baskets. Living by a marsh may have also been beneficial for drainage and provided water for domestic use.

Howderschill is also a variation of 'Henderschill', a more common Germanic surname.

Today, Howderschill is found all over the world, with families living in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and more. It remains a rare name, however, and is thought to be taken on by families who moved from Germany to different countries.

Howderschill: Where does the name Howderschill come from?

The last name Howderschill is mostly found within the United States, although it is also present in Canada, England, and Australia. In the United States, the highest concentrations are found in the Midwest and Northeast. Some of the most populous states with records of the name "Howderschill" include Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana, and Wisconsin. According to the US Census Bureau, over 1,000 individuals bear the last name in the US alone.

The family name dates back to the 17th century in the Palatinate region of Germany. After centuries of migrations, several members of the Howderschill family have settled across the United States, mostly in the Eastern, Midwestern, and Southern regions. In the city of New Ulm, Minnesota, a high concentration of Howderschills have made it a hometown for many of the members of this family today.

According to MyHeritage, the last name is most commonly found with individuals of German descent, although it is also found with those of English and Irish heritage. The last name can be an indication of familial ties since it is relatively rare, meaning that many of the people who do share it might be related. It is currently estimated that over 3,500 individuals around the world have the name Howderschill, making it relatively uncommon but not exclusive.

Variations of the surname Howderschill

The surname Howderschill is a variation of "Hauptschuh", which is an anglicized German-language surname. Its variants, spellings, and surnames of similar origin include the following:

- Howdershell

- Howdershull

- Howtershill

- Howtershull

- Hadderchill

- Hauptschuhl

- Hauptshuhl

- Hornbschel

- Hornbschell

- Hornbschull

- Hornpschuhl

Each of these surnames is derived from the profession of a shoe-maker, or "cordwainer", due to the root words of "haupt" meaning "head" in German, and "schuh" meaning "shoe". This would have been used to denote a person who held an important role in his local village - a master shoemaker.

It's also possible that the surname was adopted as a reference to the shoe-specific customs of lower-class Germans in the early Middle Ages, when people wore shoes with pointed tips to signify their social standing. For example, a pointed toe indicated a person was of a lower social class, and a rounded toe indicated higher social standing.

The surname is most common in Germany, with a few scattered individuals in other countries such as the United States, Canada, and England. Spelling variations of the name are also relatively rare, but can occasionally be found in records abroad.

Famous people with the name Howderschill

• Bill Howderschill: (1944: 2009) was an American television producer best known as the creator and executive producer of the detective drama series Quantum Leap.
• Luis Howderschill: An American fine artist who is known for his minimalistic paintings and sculptures.
• Shaena Howderschill: The vocals of the '90s rock band The Lovelies and the lead singer of the group's hit song "Troubled Feelings".
• Isis Howderschill: A classical music singer and winner of Concert Artists Guild’s 2003 International Performer of the Year Award.
• Stan Howderschill: The drummer of '60s rock band Blue Six from Boston who released two albums in the late '60s.
• Brian Howderschill: An Australian football player who has represented his country in several international tournaments and was the captain of his team in the 2000 AFC Champions League.
• Ian Howderschill: An American photographer whose work has been featured in National Geographic Traveler and GQ magazine.
• Julie Howderschill: An award-winning American author whose books have been translated into over a dozen languages and have appeared on The New York Times best-seller lists.
• Schwiecker Howderschill: A Grammy-award winning jazz musician who is known for his virtuosic bass playing and improvisational style.
• John Howderschill: An award-winning documentary filmmaker whose works have been screened at major film festivals around the world.

Other surnames

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