Brown (surname)
Brown is an English-language surname in origin chiefly descriptive of a person with brown hair, complexion or clothing. It is one of the most common surnames in English-speaking countries. It is the most common surname in Jamaica, the second most common in Canada and the United Kingdom, and the fourth most common in Australia and the United States.
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Meaning | 7th century Old English word "brun" or the Old Norse personal name "Bruni". |
Region of origin | Scotland, England, Ireland |
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Variant form(s) | Braun |
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