Find out how popular the last name Brown-Davis is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Brown-Davis.

Brown-Davis, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Brown-Davis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brown-Davis in America

Brown-Davis is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brown-Davis surname appeared 145 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Brown-Davis.

The history of the last name Brown-Davis

The surname BROWNDAVIS is a double-barreled name, a combination of two distinct surnames – BROWN and DAVIS. It is believed to have originated in England, where the practice of combining surnames was relatively common among the aristocracy and landed gentry.

The first part of the name, BROWN, is derived from the Old English word "brun," which means "brown" or "dark-haired." It was likely initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a brown complexion or dark hair. The surname DAVIS, on the other hand, is a patronymic surname derived from the given name "David," which itself has Hebrew roots and means "beloved."

One of the earliest records of the BROWNDAVIS surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, dated 1272, where a certain William Browndavis is mentioned. This suggests that the combined surname was in use as early as the 13th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the BROWNDAVIS name was Sir John Browndavis (c. 1520-1589), a prominent lawyer and member of the English Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served as the Recorder of London and was known for his legal expertise and political influence.

Another prominent individual with this surname was William BROWNDAVIS (1711-1786), a British philosopher and educator. He was the author of several influential works on moral philosophy and education, including "An Essay on the Education of Youth" (1766).

In the 19th century, Edward BROWNDAVIS (1836-1912) was a British explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in South America. He led several expeditions to the Amazon basin and published numerous works detailing his findings.

One of the most notable figures in more recent history was Emily BROWNDAVIS (1892-1975), a renowned American poet and novelist. Her works often explored themes of identity, gender, and social justice. She was a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923 for her collection "The Weary Blues."

The BROWNDAVIS surname has also been associated with various place names, such as BROWNDAVIS Manor in Hertfordshire, England, and BROWNDAVIS Hall in Cheshire, both of which were once owned by families bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brown-Davis

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Brown-Davis.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Brown-Davis was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Brown-Davis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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