Hovis
An uncommon surname that is most likely a regional or occupational-style English name, though its exact origin is uncertain.
The #9,394 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 89,181 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Hovis is not a well-attested surname in the standard historical dictionaries, so its derivation is uncertain. It may be an English surname that arose from a now-obscure local place-name, nickname, or reduced spelling of a similar name. The form does not have a single universally accepted root, so any explanation should be treated as tentative.
History
Because the surname is relatively uncommon, there is little published historical detail about its early spread. It appears chiefly in English-speaking populations, especially in the United States, where later immigration and spelling variation could have helped preserve the modern form.
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Fun fact
Hovis is also famous as a British bread brand, which can make the surname stand out even though the two are unrelated in origin.