Howison Explained

Howison is a surname of Scottish origin which means "the son of Hugh."^[1] Notable people with the surname include:

• Alexander Howison Murray Jr. (1903–1997), mayor of Placerville, California
• Del Howison (born 1953), American horror author
• George Holmes Howison (1834–1916), American philosopher
• Henry L. Howison (1837–1914), American naval officer
• John Howison (c.1530–1618), Scottish minister
• Ryan Howison (born 1966), American golfer

See also

• Howson
• Howie

Notes and References

1. Book: Sims . Clifford Stanley . The Origin and Signification of Scottish Surnames. With a Vocabulary of Christian Names. . 1862 . J. Munsell . Albany, New York . 1060940902 . 58. Internet Archive.