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

Browner, 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 Browner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Browner in America

Browner is the 18584th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Browner surname appeared 1,483 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Browner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Browner to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Browner

The surname Browner is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "brun," which means "brown" or "dark-colored." This suggests that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone with a dark complexion or dark hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Brunere." This document, which was commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides a comprehensive record of landholdings and population in England at the time.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Brouner," "Brownere," and "Browner." These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling during that era.

One notable individual with this surname was John Browner, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Bristol during the late 14th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the wool trade and held significant property in the city.

Another historical figure with this surname was William Browner, a clergyman and scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was educated at the University of Oxford and served as the rector of several parishes in Oxfordshire.

In the 16th century, the surname Browner was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lancashire. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Thomas Browner, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Kettlewell in Yorkshire. He is mentioned in local records from the mid-1500s.

Moving into the 17th century, the name Browner continued to be found in various regions of England. One notable individual was Robert Browner, a merchant and ship owner from the city of Bristol, who was active in the transatlantic trade during the latter part of the century.

Another historical figure with this surname was John Browner, a soldier who fought in the English Civil War. He served in the Parliamentarian army under Oliver Cromwell and was present at the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644.

While the surname Browner is not as common today as some other English surnames, it has a long and rich history dating back to the medieval period. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English language and the use of descriptive nicknames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Browner

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Browner.

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 Browner 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Browner has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Browner was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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