Cognomen 하우 (How 
, Howe , 하우 
) , in the entire world, is a widespread family name. The family name 하우 is characteristic of Malaysia, where it is a common surname, Saint Kitts and Nevis, where it is quite a common surname, and Isle of Man (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, it is the most numerous in Malaysia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Very seldom, 하우 is the forename as well as the last name.