Howe is an English surname.
Howe, when derived from the Old Norse: haugr, means hill, knoll, or mound and may refer to a tumulus, or barrow.
[1] However, when derived from Old English: hol, it can refer to a hollow or dell.
[2] Historically the surname was most commonly found in the Northeast of England and the Orkney and Shetland islands.
Notable people with the surname include: