Hewlett

Hewlett is a name that can refer to people and places in the United States. It is also an English-origin surname. In geographic terms, Hewlett most commonly denotes a hamlet and census-designated place in Nassau County on Long Island, New York. Located in the Town of Hempstead, Hewlett forms part of the Five Towns region, together with nearby communities such as Cedarhurst, Hewlett Harbor, Woodmere, and Lawrence. The name reflects the landowning Hewlett family, who were early settlers in the area during the 17th and 18th centuries, and the community developed as a suburban residential area in the 20th century.

In addition to the New York locality, Hewlett appears as a surname borne by individuals in various fields, including business, academia, and the arts. The name is also associated with Hewlett-Packard (HP), a major technology company founded in 1939 by William R. Hewlett and David Packard; the company grew into a prominent player in computing and printing.

Today, Hewlett remains primarily a residential community with local schools and parks and maintains close ties to neighboring Nassau County communities through road networks and public transit. Its history reflects broader patterns of Long Island settlement, landholding, and suburban development.