Howland is an English

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

. Notable people with the surname include: * Alfred Cornelius Howland (1838–1909), American painter *

Ben Howland Benjamin Clark Howland (born May 28, 1957) is an American college basketball coach who most recently served as the men's head coach at Mississippi State University from to 2015 to 2022. He served as the head men's basketball coach at Northern ...

(born 1957), American college basketball coach *

Benjamin Howland Benjamin Howland (July 27, 1755May 1, 1821) was a United States senator from Rhode Island. Born in Tiverton, he attended the common schools, engaged in agricultural pursuits, was collector of taxes in 1801, town auditor in 1802, and town modera ...

(1755–1821), United States Senator from Rhode Island *

Beth Howland Elizabeth Howland (May 28, 1939 – December 31, 2015) was an American actress. She worked on stage and television, and was best known for playing Vera Gorman in the sitcom ''Alice''. Howland originated the role of Amy in the original Broadway c ...

(1941–2015), American stage and television actress *

Bette Howland Bette Howland (January 28, 1937 – December 13, 2017) was an American writer and literary critic. She wrote for ''Commentary Magazine''. Personal life Born Bette Lee Sotonoff to Sam Sotonoff, a machinist, and Jessie Berger, a homemaker, she focus ...

(1937–2017), American writer and literary critic *

Chris Howland Chris Howland (30 July 1928 – 29 November 2013)Press release
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(1928–2013), British radio and television presenter *

Christopher Howland Christopher Burfield Howland (6 February 1936 – 14 May 2010) was an English amateur cricketer who mainly played for Cambridge University Cricket Club. He was a wicket-keeper who played for a number of amateur teams and worked in the City of L ...

(1936–2010), English cricketer * David Howland (born 1986), Northern Irish footballer * Edna Howland (1886–1964), American vaudeville artist * Edwin Howland (1838–1876), American architect *

Eliza Howland Eliza Newton Woolsey Howland (1835 – 1917) was an American author and the wife of Union Army officer Joseph Howland. Life Howland was born in 1835 Emily Howland Emily Howland (November 20, 1827 – June 29, 1929) was a philanthropist and educator. Especially known for her activities and interest in the education of African-Americans, she was also a strong supporter of women's rights and the temperan ...

(1827–1929), American philanthropist and educator * Esther Allen Howland (1801–1860), American cookbook author *

Esther Howland Esther Howland (1828–1904) was an artist and entrepreneur who was responsible for popularizing Valentine's Day greeting cards in America. Early life Esther Allen Howland, born in Worcester, Massachusetts, was the daughter of Southworth Al ...

(1828–1904), American artist and businesswoman * Fred Howland (1864–1953), Vermont attorney, businessman, and Republican politician * Jason Howland (born 1971), American composer *

Jobyna Howland Jobyna Howland (March 31, 1880 – June 7, 1936) was an American stage and screen actress. Early years Howland was born on March 31, 1880, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her parents were Joby Howland, a Civil War veteran who at age 11 was one ...

(1880–1936), American stage and screen actress *

John Howland John Howland (February 23, 1673) accompanied the English Separatists and other passengers when they left England on the to settle in Plymouth Colony. He was an indentured servant and in later years an executive assistant and personal secretary ...

(1592/3–1672/3), Mayflower passenger and early settler in the United States *

John Howland (doctor) John Howland (February 3, 1873 – June 20, 1926) was an American pediatrician who spent the majority of his career at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he established the first full-time pediatric department in the United States. The John Howland Aw ...

(1873–1926), American pediatrician *

Joe Wiseman Howland Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ...

(1908–1978), American researcher in radiation toxicity, health and safety *

Joseph Howland Joseph Howland (December 3, 1834 in New York City – March 31, 1886 in Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, France) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, politician and philanthropist. Early life Howland was born into a prominent merchant ...

(1834–1886), American Civil War veteran who later served as New York State Treasurer *

Marie Howland Marie Stevens Case Howland (1836 – September 18, 1921) was an American feminist writer of the nineteenth century, who was closely associated with the utopian socialist movements of her era. Marie Stevens had to leave school and support her ...

(1836–1921), American feminist writer * Mark Howland (born 1954), Massachusetts politician *

Meredith Howland Meredith Howland (March 31, 1833 – April 4, 1912) was an American soldier and clubman who was prominent in New York society during the Gilded Age. Early life Howland was born in Flushing, Queens on March 31, 1833. He was the son of Louisa Sop ...

(1833–1912), American soldier and society man *

Olin Howland Olin Ross Howland (February 10, 1886 – September 20, 1959) was an American film and theatre actor. Life and career Howland was born in Denver, Colorado, to Joby A. Howland, one of the youngest enlisted participants in the Civil War, an ...

(1886–1959), American film and theatre actor * Oliver Howland (1847–1905), Canadian lawyer and political figure * Paul Howland (1865–1942), American lawyer and politician *

Richard Howland Richard Howland (1540–1600) was an English churchman and academic, Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge, and of St John's College, Cambridge, and bishop of Peterborough. Life He was the son and heir of John Howland, of the city of London, ...

(1540–1600), English academic and bishop * Robert Howland (1905–1986), English track and field athlete * Russell Howland (1908–1995), American music educator *

Samuel Shaw Howland Samuel Shaw Howland (August 15, 1790 – February 9, 1853) was a prominent American businessman who was a founding partner in the merchant firm of Howland & Aspinwall and an incorporator of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. Early life Howland w ...

(1790–1853), American businessman *

William Howland (disambiguation) William Howland may refer to: * William Howland (musician) (1871–1945), American operatic bass, voice teacher, composer, conductor and university administrator *William Bailey Howland (1848–1917), American editor * William Goldwin Carrington Ho ...

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