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Hewes (name) means an English surname, a variant of Hughes, meaning "son of Hugh.". Example: “George Hewes took part in the Boston Tea Party.”

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An English surname, a variant of Hughes, meaning "son of Hugh."
"George Hewes took part in the Boston Tea Party."
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Etymology

Formed from Hugh and the patronymic suffix -s.

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What does “Hewes” mean?
The word “Hewes” means an English surname, a variant of Hughes, meaning "son of Hugh.".
How do you use “Hewes” in a sentence?
Here is “Hewes” used in a sentence: “George Hewes took part in the Boston Tea Party.”
What part of speech is “Hewes”?
“Hewes” is a name.
What is the meaning of Hewes?
"Hewes" (name) means an English surname, a variant of Hughes, meaning "son of Hugh.".