Atthow Surname
Approximately 50 people bear this surname
Atthow Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'at the how'; v. How; compare Attwell, Attwood, &c, for 'at the well,' 'at the wood,' &c. With the variant Attoe, compare Hoo and Hoe, which see.
Philip Atteho, Kent 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Read More About This SurnameAtthow Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 49 | 1:550,933 | 40,757 |
| England | 1 | 1:55,718,059 | 489,080 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 19 | 1:1,282,914 | 46,315 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 | 1:10,043,737 | 422,899 |
Atthow Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'at the how'; v. How; compare Attwell, Attwood, &c, for 'at the well,' 'at the wood,' &c. With the variant Attoe, compare Hoo and Hoe, which see.
Philip Atteho, Kent 1273. Hundred Rolls.
William Attehow, Norfolk, 14 Edward I: History of Norfolk.
Thomas Attehow de Methwolde, vicar of Griston, Norfolk, 1357: ibid.
Francis Athow, Visitation of Essex, 1541.
Thomas Athow: ibid.
Clement Athow, rector of Bichamwell, Norfolk, 1623: History of Norfolk.
The Lincolnshire variant Ato, although curious to look at, is perfectly plain as regards its parentage.
1694. Thomas Vincent and Dynah Athow: Marriage Alleg. (Canterbury).
The present families of Atthow and Attoe are probably the descendants of the Athows of Beechamwell, an important family 300 years ago (Bl.).
Atthow Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Atthow Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Atthow occurs more in Australia more than any other country/territory. It can also occur in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Atthow? popularity and diffusion
The last name Atthow is the 2,746,821st most commonly occurring last name throughout the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 145,750,918 people. The last name is predominantly found in Oceania, where 98 percent of Atthow reside; 98 percent reside in Australasia and 98 percent reside in Australia and New Zealand.
Atthow is most commonly used in Australia, where it is carried by 49 people, or 1 in 550,933. In Australia Atthow is most common in: Queensland, where 96 percent live, New South Wales, where 2 percent live and Tasmania, where 2 percent live. Without taking into account Australia this last name exists in one country. It is also found in England, where 2 percent live.
Atthow Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Atthow has changed over time. In England the number of people who held the Atthow surname fell 95 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atthowe | 92 | 112 | / |
| Athow | 91 | 162 | / |
| Attow | 91 | 19 | / |
| Attowe | 83 | 19 | / |
| Attowa | 83 | 14 | / |
| Hattow | 83 | 10 | / |
| Gattow | 83 | 4 | / |
| Atthaw | 83 | 1 | / |
| Athowe | 83 | 1 | / |
| Atow | 80 | 6 | / |
| Atthoff | 77 | 6 | / |
| Attahaw | 77 | 1 | / |
| Hattowa | 77 | 1 | / |
| Othow | 73 | 2,057 | / |
| Ottow | 73 | 778 | / |
| Atowa | 73 | 352 | / |
| Ahtow | 73 | 12 | / |
| Atowe | 73 | 11 | / |
| Athaw | 73 | 11 | / |
| Attaw | 73 | 11 | / |
| Attob | 73 | 6 | / |
| Ethow | 73 | 4 | / |
| Astow | 73 | 3 | / |
| Hatow | 73 | 3 | / |
| Attof | 73 | 2 | / |
| Attov | 73 | 1 | / |
| Aitow | 73 | 1 | / |
| Atouw | 73 | 1 | / |
| Autow | 73 | 1 | / |
| Atahw | 73 | 1 | / |
| Athob | 73 | 1 | / |
| Eatow | 73 | 1 | / |
| Ettow | 73 | 0 | / |
| Gatthoff | 71 | 0 | / |
| Hatthoff | 71 | 0 | / |
| Othowa | 67 | 689 | / |
| Attouf | 67 | 392 | / |
| Gathof | 67 | 200 | / |
| Attoev | 67 | 90 | / |
| Ottowa | 67 | 70 | / |
| Aitowe | 67 | 39 | / |
| Athoof | 67 | 39 | / |
| Hatowa | 67 | 35 | / |
| Attoff | 67 | 26 | / |
| Hothow | 67 | 19 | / |
| Hathaw | 67 | 15 | / |
| Haitow | 67 | 15 | / |
| Gahtow | 67 | 11 | / |
| Attawe | 67 | 10 | / |
| Athoff | 67 | 9 | / |
| Athoif | 67 | 7 | / |
| Athawe | 67 | 7 | / |
| Hautow | 67 | 5 | / |
| Attoub | 67 | 5 | / |
| Hottow | 67 | 4 | / |
| Hattob | 67 | 4 | / |
| Eastow | 67 | 3 | / |
| Autoiw | 67 | 3 | / |
| Attoft | 67 | 2 | / |
| Aathaw | 67 | 2 | / |
| Atouwe | 67 | 2 | / |
| Attabh | 67 | 2 | / |
| Athouf | 67 | 1 | / |
| Othtow | 67 | 1 | / |
| Hathov | 67 | 1 | / |
| Eythow | 67 | 1 | / |
| Euthow | 67 | 1 | / |
| Atthav | 67 | 1 | / |
| Athofe | 67 | 1 | / |
| Athoub | 67 | 1 | / |
| Attofe | 67 | 1 | / |
| Atahwe | 67 | 1 | / |
| Heatow | 67 | 0 | / |
| Ashtow | 67 | 0 | / |
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