Hovey

Meaning

Possibly derived from a place name or a personal name, with uncertain etymology.

Etymology

The surname may derive from Old English or Old French elements, though the exact origin is debated. It could relate to a topographic feature or be a variant of a Norman personal name.

About the Hovey Surname

Hovey is a surname of uncertain English or French origin with limited documentation of its etymology. It appears in English records from medieval times onward.

Distribution

Found primarily in England and North America, with moderate distribution in New England.

Notable Bearers

Alvan Fisher Hovey (1821-1891, American general and governor)

People with the Hovey Surname