Hower is a surname. Notable people with the name include:

• Jim Hower (1931–2008), Australian rules footballer

• Nancy Hower (born 1966), American actress, director, screenwriter and producer

• Phil Hower (1942–2014), American football coach and educator

See also

• Hower-Slote House, located at Lewis Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

• Hauer, surname