The Howard Y-DNA Surname Project seeks to use Y-DNA testing to investigate the genetic relationships between Howard, Hayward, Haward, Hayward, Harwood, Huard, Heyward, Hayworth, Heard, Havard, etc. men anywhere in the world. Through Y-DNA data, our goal is to help validate early Howard genealogies, facilitate determining countries of origin, and support brick wall research based on grouping of project members. Through Big Y-700 testing, we hope to identify Howard sub-clades and investigate the distant connections between various branches. Membership is open to Y-DNA testers with the Howard surname or a variant. Non-Howard surnamed Y testers who believe they are direct male Howards by blood, including adoptees or misattributed parentage, having Howard matches at Y-37 or above are also welcome. New members must test at a minimum of 37 markers. Please note: This project does not include mitochondrial or autosomal (Family Finder) DNA testing. If you wish to participate and have taken a Y-DNA test from Family Tree DNA, please request to join our project. Please provide some details on your Howard lineage in your request. You MUST clearly state the level of Y-DNA you have completed. If your surname is NOT Howard, you MUST indicate whether you have Howard Y37 or higher matches.