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This is a surname of ancient Welsh-Gaelic pre 10th Century origins, which by centuries of dialectal usage has gradually adopted a "modern" form. It derives from the personal name "Hwfa" (pronounced "Hova"), which is believed to be a nickname translating as "the Owl". This bird was associated with wisdom, and this is not inappropriate as at least one Archdruid carried the name. The first recording, although not as a surname, is probably that of Houa ap David (Hova, son of David) in 1292 (Powys), whilst in Caernafon in 1293, is recorded Ythel ab Houa, "ab and ap" having the same meaning as the Scottish Mac or Mc, "son of-"...Select Audience
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